Boria Sax is an award-winning author and lecturer. Two of his scholarly books, IAnimals in the Third Reich: Pets, Scapegoats, and the Holocaust and The Mythical Zoo: An Encyclopedia of Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature, have been named "outstanding academic titles of the year" by the journal Choice. His books have been translated into French, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, and Czech. Boria Sax lives in White Plains, New York. Visit boriasax.com
"Both a delight and a profound illumination of the subject . . .
with unexpected and fascinating conclusions." Esther Woolfson,
author of "Corvus "
"A wonderful contribution to the modern history and mythology of
one of the world's greatest cities." Ronald Hutton, Commissioner of
English Heritage
"Boria Sax traces the history of the ravens in the Tower of London
with accurate scholarship and engaging stories." John Marzluff,
co-author of "In the Company of Crows and Ravens"
"Boria Sax is a likable writer, evidently enthused by his subject,
and his diligent research has not only illuminated the origins of
one of Britain's most famous myths, but also amply demonstrated
ravens' 'uncanny ability not only to summon old tales but to
constantly generate new ones'" "The Times Literary Supplement"
"Quirky and absorbing." "Publishers Weekly"
"Building lucent layers of inquiry and metaphor, he offers a
fascinating natural history of ravens, men, and mythmaking."
"Chronogram"
"In "City of Ravens," historian Boria Sax debunks these deliciously
macabre legends, suggesting that the birds were actually first
brought to the Tower in the 19th century as pets, not corpse
eaters. . . . The author delves into the true history and cultural
importance of these massive corvids. It's a lively, entertaining
tale with a few grisly details from real events." "Audubon"
""City of Ravens" remains a valuable study of the symbolic role of
ravens in Britain. The author successfully charts our changing
relationship with the enigmatic birds throughout the ages." "New
York Journal of Books"
"The raven has proven a fascinating creature since mankind laid
eyes on it. "City of Ravens: London, The Tower, and Its Famous
Birds" analyzes the place of the Raven in world culture, where it
has been both feared and revered, having an unusual place in
mythology, as author Boria Sax presents a fascinating delve into
the raven and its relation to humanity, with a special focus on the
legends of the Tower of London. "City of Ravens" is a must read for
anyone curious about the curious bird, very much highly
recommended." "Midwest Book Review""
"A wonderful contribution to the modern history and mythology of
one of the world's greatest cities."----Ronald Hutton, Commissioner
of English Heritage
"Boria Sax traces the history of the ravens in the Tower of London
with accurate scholarship and engaging stories."----John Marzluff,
co-author of"In the Company of Crows and Ravens"
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