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Classical Studies (1926) » Read Now
by J. W. Mackail. 253 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...CLASSICAL STUDIES -ii- CLASSICAL STUDIES By J. W. MACKAIL LL.D. EDINBURGH, ST. ANDREWS, AND...SONS, LIMITED, LONDON AND BECCLES. PREFACE THE title of "Classical Studies"...
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Studies in Classical History and Society » Read Now
by Meyer Reinhold. 148 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

Professor Reinhold, a distinguished senior classicist, has produced a fascinating and accessible collection of essays devoted to the study of ancient history. Among the articles included are "The Generation Gap," a major survey exploring myths of the uprising of one generation against another;...
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Professor Reinhold, a distinguished senior classicist, has produced a fascinating and accessible collection of essays devoted to the study of ancient history. Among the articles included are "The Generation Gap," a major survey exploring myths of the uprising of one generation against another; "Augustus' Conception of Himself," a detailed summary and interpretation of Augustus' life and career; and "The Declaration of War against Cleopatra," an investigation of the charge against Cleopatra that she betrayed her pledge to Rome as a client ruler. Taken together, these essays form a unified and coherent survey of ancient history that will appeal to a broad audience.
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The Devil Knows Latin: Why America Needs the Classical Tradition » Read Now
by E. Christian Kopff. 352 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

In an examination of contemporary American culture--from literature to popular music--concerned with the restoration of Classical traditions, this work is comprised of a series of essays concerned with the still healthy vitality of America's Classical and Christian traditions, the errors of the...
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In an examination of contemporary American culture--from literature to popular music--concerned with the restoration of Classical traditions, this work is comprised of a series of essays concerned with the still healthy vitality of America's Classical and Christian traditions, the errors of the current powers that be, and the way to cultural and political restoration.
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Harvard Essays on Classical Subjects (1912) » Read Now
by Herbert Weir Smyth. 284 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...THE NEW CRITICISM OF ROMAN ART BY GEORGE H. CHASE -2- THE NEW CRITICISM OF ROMAN ART IN the history of classical studies, one of the most curious chapters is that which...
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Atlas of Classical History » Read Now
by Richard J. A. Talbert. 218 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library
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Knowing Words: Wisdom and Cunning in the Classical Traditions of China and Greece » Read Now
by Lisa Raphals. 271 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library
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Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction » Read Now
by Julia Annas. 144 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book aims to introduce readers to some ancient debates and to get them to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of...
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The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book aims to introduce readers to some ancient debates and to get them to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book aims to give readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles.
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Value of the Classics (1917) » Read Now
by Andrew F. West. 408 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library
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Fantastic Shapes: From Classical Rhetoric to Romantic Allegory, in Texas Studies in Literature and Language » Read Now
by Theresa M. Kelley. 36 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...one Cambridge tutor listed most of the classical rhetori cians among writers whose works...New Directions in Medieval Literary Studies , ed. Peter Allen and Jeff Rider...of...
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Ethics and Rhetoric: Classical Essays for Donald Russell on His Seventy-Fifth Birthday » Read Now
by Doreen Innes, Harry Hine, Christopher Pelling. 384 pgs.

Collections: Philosophy, Literature, Entire Library

This is a collection of new essays on the theme of ethics and rhetoric in classical literature by an extremely prestigious array of scholars from the UK, US, and Europe. Writing in honor of Professor Donald Russell, former Professor of Classical Literature at Oxford, the contributors look at issues...
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This is a collection of new essays on the theme of ethics and rhetoric in classical literature by an extremely prestigious array of scholars from the UK, US, and Europe. Writing in honor of Professor Donald Russell, former Professor of Classical Literature at Oxford, the contributors look at issues of ethics and rhetoric within Latin literature, Greek imperial literature, and ancient literary criticism.
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The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature » Read Now
by M. C. Howatson, Paul Harvey. 638 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

From Achilles's heel to the sword of Damocles, Western culture teems with allusions from the rich heritage of classical literature, and this new edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, the first updating since Sir Paul Harvey's original edition of 1937, provides the key to these...
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From Achilles's heel to the sword of Damocles, Western culture teems with allusions from the rich heritage of classical literature, and this new edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, the first updating since Sir Paul Harvey's original edition of 1937, provides the key to these works and the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations that produced them. Substantially revising the first edition, this volume condenses the findings of the most recent scholarship into highly readable prose and supplies a wealth of background information not found in Harvey's Companion. Indispensable to those studying classical literature in depth, the book will be equally accessible to the non-specialist. All Greek is transliterated, with translations given for all quotations from Greek and Latin. The main focus of the Companion remains the lives and works of the principal authors. Biographical entries offer the essential facts and sift the conjectural evidence, while entries on the major works include discussions of the philosophical dialogues and political speeches and plot summaries of the epic poems and plays. The various literary forms--epic, comedy, tragedy, rhetorical writing--are covered in depth, supplemented by articles on the origins of the Greek and Latin alphabets and languages. The Companion also puts this literature into its societal and historical contexts, including many articles on political, social, and artistic achievements. We learn, for example, about the political climate that produced the great speeches of Demosthenes and Cicero. Orators, statesmen, and generals stalk the pages, and major battles and conquests from the time of Alexander to the fall of Rome are summarized. Articles on contemporary social mores and religious beliefs help explain literary references, while the glories of philosophy, science, and art are celebrated from Cynics to Stoics, astronomy to water-clocks, and flute competitions to vase painting. Helpful maps supplement geographical entries, a chronological table provides an overview of the main historical and literary events, and a systematic set of cross-references links the entries. The breadth and accuracy of this volume will surely make it the standard reference book of its kind for years to come.
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The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature » Read Now
by Gilbert Highet. 802 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

This landmark book explores the ways in which the Greco-Roman tradition has shaped modern European and American literature.
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Classical Literary Criticism » Read Now
by D. A. Russell, Michael Winterbottom. 251 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

This excellent and accessible work includes many major texts in translation: Aristotle's Poetics, Longinus' On Sublimity, Horace's Art of Poetry, Tacitus' Dialogues, and extracts from Plato and Plutarch. Based on the highly praised Ancient Literary Criticism (OUP, 1972), it contains a new...
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This excellent and accessible work includes many major texts in translation: Aristotle's Poetics, Longinus' On Sublimity, Horace's Art of Poetry, Tacitus' Dialogues, and extracts from Plato and Plutarch. Based on the highly praised Ancient Literary Criticism (OUP, 1972), it contains a new introduction and explanatory notes, and will be of enormous value to students both of Latin and Greek and of literary criticism and theory.
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The Idea of Ancient Literary Criticism » Read Now
by Yun Lee Too. 340 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

This book offers a sustained reading of the social function of the body of texts we identify as 'ancient literary criticism' with major implications for how we understand this discourse and also modern criticism and literary theory. The volume traces ancient criticism from its origins in archaic...
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This book offers a sustained reading of the social function of the body of texts we identify as 'ancient literary criticism' with major implications for how we understand this discourse and also modern criticism and literary theory. The volume traces ancient criticism from its origins in archaic Greek poetry through to the early Christian era. As well as reading the familiar texts of ancient criticism, it shows how ancient law, history, and rhetoric participate in the critical process.
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Classical Studies in Honor of William Abbott Oldfather (1943) » Read Now
by William Abbott Oldfather. 221 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...-ii- CLASSICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF WILLIAM ABBOTT OLDFATHER CLASSICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF WILLIAM ABBOTT...PREFACE THE DISTINGUISHED CLASSICAL SCHOLAR in whose honor these...
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Classical Studies in Honor of John C. Rolfe (1931) » Read Now
by George Depue Hadzsits. 358 pgs.

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...CLASSICAL STUDIES JOHN CAREW ROLFE CLASSICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF JOHN C. ROLFE EDITED BY GEORGE DEPUE...services are known to all classical students and friends of...