Added by: englishcology | Karma: 4552.53 | Fiction literature | 8 April 2009
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Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can properly recreate the celebrated and timeless tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Greek Tragedy in New Translations series offers new translations that go beyond the literal meaning of the Greek in order to evoke the poetry of the originals. Under the general editorship of Peter Burian and Alan Shapiro, each volume includes a critical introduction, commentary on the text, full stage directions, and a glossary of the mythical and geographical references in the play.
Added by: englishcology | Karma: 4552.53 | Fiction literature | 27 March 2009
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This is a study of the presence of Greek and Latin in British literature since the Renaissance. While the influence of Greek and Roman literature on British literature has been extensively surveyed, the role of those ancient languages themselves within modern British literature has only begun to be studied.
This book presents an account of the architecture of a selection of ancient cities not merely from the historical point of view, but as an expression of the social organisation, and political systems employed by those who lived in them. Professor Tomlinson examines a representative selection of Greek and Roman cities, looking specifically at their architectural remains.
Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Non-Fiction, Other | 11 March 2009
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The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature, philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture– to which thousands of tourists flock every year. This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece and a captivating overview of Greek mythology.
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Other | 9 March 2009
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This is a readable and concise introduction that deals with the definitions and interpretation of myth, the background of myth, and the themes of myth. Along with an extensive index, the author provides further readings, maps and a table of the Greek and Roman Pantheon. It's a great book that provides a solid foundation for an introduction to Greek and Roman mythology.
