Sophocles
A selection of the most famous and enduring tragedies of Sophocles, the ancient Greek playwright who explored the deepest themes of human existence: love, duty, fate and thebitterness of loss. This edition features modern English translations, critical introductions and notes by Robert Whitelaw, a distinguished scholar of classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Critical Theory in International Relations and Security Studies
Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripides' Rhesus captures the lyricism and power of this classic work. With insightful explanatory notes and a masterful command of the English language, Murray's translation is truly a work of art.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Scotland’s Mark on America
Scotland's Mark on America, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
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The Letters of Pliny the Consul [Tr. by W. Melmoth] With Occasional Remarks
This book contains a collection of letters written by Pliny the Consul, a Roman statesman and writer, to various individuals during the 1st century AD. The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Roman citizen, and cover a wide range of topics including philosophy, politics, and religion. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Truth in Fiction
This collection of timeless fables by Aesop will inspire and delight readers of all ages. Subtitled 'An Essay on the Distinction Between True and False in Primitive Biography, ' this edition is complemented by a scholarly introduction by Edmund Arwaker. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Medieval Greek Texts
This book is a collection of medieval Greek texts written in Vulgar Greek prior to the year 1500. It is an important resource for scholars of medieval Greek literature and those interested in the development of the Greek language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Works of Horace
This book is a collection of poetry by the Roman poet Horace, translated into English by Christopher Smart.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Getting Started With R
This book contains a translation of Juvenal's satires, along with extensive commentary and notes by the translator. Juvenal was a Roman poet who wrote scathing critiques of the social and political landscape of his time, and his works remain a powerful indictment of corruption and decadence. This book is recommended for anyone interested in Roman literature and history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Emergencies in Sports Medicine
This gripping drama is set in a British colonial outpost in Southeast Asia. William Somerset Maugham's play explores themes of imperialism, racism, and cross-cultural relationships. With vivid characters and poetic language, this work remains a powerful commentary on the complexities of life in the post-colonial world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Bibliotheca Graeca; Volume 14
This is a comprehensive collection of Greek literature, including works by famous authors such as Homer, Euripides, Aristotle and Plato. The texts are presented in their original language, with accompanying notes and commentary. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Greek literature or classics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Wine, Women, and Song
First published in 1884, this groundbreaking study by John Addington Symonds introduced many readers to the poetic traditions of medieval Latin students. Featuring translations of poems on a range of topics, from love and lust to scholarship and bohemian life, as well as an illuminating essay by Symonds on the cultural and historical context of these works, this book remains an essential text for anyone interested in the literature of the Middle Ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Inns of Court
Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of the Inns of Court. From the Middle Ages to the present day, this book provides an in-depth look at the people, customs, and traditions that make these ancient institutions such an integral part of British legal history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Poetic World of Statius’ Silvae
In the essays of this volume, Michael Putnam shows how seriously Statius pays homage to his canonical predecessor, Virgil, how thoroughly he interprets the complexities of Virgilian poetry, and how he often, by placing a Virgilian reference in a different social and cultural context, boldly turns Virgil to new and more positive purposes. He focuses particularly, though not exclusively, on those Silvae which deal with the architectural world of Statius' society, the private villas, the gardens, and the imperial palace. He also writes of the Roman equivalent of the 'Grand Tour, ' a young man's educational journey through the monuments of Egypt, Greece, and Asia Minor. The essays offer valuable insight into the cultural and social identity of late first-century imperial Rome. Statius' reverential but also heuristic engagement with Virgil emerges more distinctly across the interrelated essays. Putnam's collected essays display the pioneering nature of Statius' Silvae in the development of ecphrasis as an important social and literary mode in Roman poetry.
A Humble Enterprise
A Humble Enterprise, written by Ada Cambridge in the late 1890s, is a novel that tells the story of the wealthy Anthony who falls in love with Jenny, the independent and strong-willed owner of a small tea shop. Despite his family's objections, Anthony is determined to pursue a relationship with Jenny, leading to a romantic and emotional journey of love and self-discovery. The book is set in Victorian-era Australia, and the author's descriptive language and vivid imagery paint a vivid picture of the time and place. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with its own flaws and strengths. The reader can easily sympathize with Jenny's struggles as a woman running a small business in a patriarchal society, as well as Anthony's inner turmoil as he grapples with his family's expectations and his own desires. "A Humble Enterprise" is a beautifully written and engaging love story with a timeless message about the power of love and the importance of following one's heart.
The Sea-Gull
"The Sea-Gull" is a play written by Anton Chekhov, one of the most influential writers of the modern era. The play was first performed in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1896, and it is a tragicomedy that explores themes of love, art, and the human condition. The play is set on a country estate owned by a wealthy landowner, Sorin, where his family and friends have gathered for the summer. The main characters are Konstantin, Sorin's nephew, an aspiring playwright, and Nina, a young actress who dreams of stardom. Konstantin is in love with Nina, but she is drawn to Trigorin, a famous writer who is visiting the estate. The play explores the complicated relationships between these characters, as well as their individual struggles with identity, love, and art. Konstantin is obsessed with creating a new form of theater that he believes will revolutionize the art form, but his attempts are met with ridicule and rejection. Nina, meanwhile, is torn between her love for Konstantin and her desire for Trigorin, and her dreams of stardom are threatened by the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.
The Pathfinder or, The Inland Sea
The Pathfinder, or The Inland Sea, by James Fenimore Cooper, is a historical novel that came out for the first time in 1840. The book is one of the Leatherstocking Tales, which is a set of books about a frontier hero named Natty Bumppo. Cooper wrote The Pathfinder, which is the fourth book about Natty Bumppo and the third in order. In the late 18th century, Natty Bumppo, also known as the Pathfinder, leads a group of British troops and a young woman named Mabel Dunham through the wilderness to Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario. Along the way, they meet Native American groups and have to make their way through dangerous waters. The Pathfinder is an adventure story about being brave, being loyal, and being able to stay alive when things are dangerous. Cooper's writing style is known for how well it shows the natural world and the people who live in it, as well as how it shows Native American culture.
The Shadows of Betrayal
"The Shadows of Betrayal" is a chilling exploration of the treacherous path paved by polygamy, where one man's pursuit of multiple wives sets in motion a haunting series of events. Samuel, the central figure, finds himself entangled in the complex web of three wives and a concubine, leading to devastating consequences for all involved. At the outset, Samuel's life seems idyllic, married to his first wife, Abigail, and blessed with five children. However, temptation takes hold, and he succumbs to the allure of a second wife, Lydia, driven by her youth and beauty. This decision sparks a chain reaction that tears apart the fragile fabric of their lives. Amidst the growing family, Abigail harbors a deep-seated resentment towards Samuel, culminating in a sinister turn towards witchcraft. Consumed by her hatred and desire for revenge, she plots to destroy Samuel and all his children, including her own offspring, descending into a world of darkness and malevolence. As the story unfolds, "The Shadows of Betrayal" delves into the heart-wrenching aftermath of these choices. It explores the shattered trust, broken promises, and the chilling transformation of once-loving relationships into instruments of torment and destruction. The veil of secrecy lifts to reveal the horrors that unfold within the polygamous household, as Abigail's wicked plans begin to take shape. This cautionary tale highlights the dangers that lie within the pursuit of a polygamous marriage. It serves as a stark reminder of the perils of jealousy, deceit, and the unraveling of family bonds. As the web of betrayal tightens, the characters must confront their own demons and face the consequences of their actions. "The Shadows of Betrayal" serves as a powerful reminder of the intricate dynamics at play within polygamous relationships. It explores the consequences of shattered trust, the transformation of love into a venomous obsession, and the horrifying consequences of seeking retribution through dark arts. In the end, the characters are left to grapple with the price they have paid for their choices. The narrative serves as a chilling warning, urging readers to question the foundations upon which their own relationships are built and to recognize the potential dangers of entering into complex and unorthodox marital arrangements. "The Shadows of Betrayal" unveils the harrowing truths behind the veneer of polygamy, painting a haunting portrait of the devastating consequences that can unfold when the pursuit of desires leads down a path of darkness and ruin.
The Cambridge Companion to Plutarch
Plutarch is one of the most prolific and important writers from antiquity. His Parallel Lives continue to be an invaluable historical source, and the numerous essays in his Moralia, covering everything from marriage to the Delphic Oracle, are crucial evidence for ancient philosophy and cultural history. This volume provides an engaging introduction to all aspects of his work, including his method and purpose in writing the Lives, his attitudes toward daily life and intimate relations, his thoughts on citizenship and government, his relationship to Plato and the second Sophistic, and his conception of foreign or 'other'. Attention is also paid to his style and rhetoric. Plutarch's works have also been important in subsequent periods, and an introduction to their reception history in Byzantium, Italy, England, Spain, and France is provided. A distinguished team of contributors together helps the reader begin to navigate this most varied and fascinating of writers.
The Cambridge Companion to Plutarch
Plutarch is one of the most prolific and important writers from antiquity. His Parallel Lives continue to be an invaluable historical source, and the numerous essays in his Moralia, covering everything from marriage to the Delphic Oracle, are crucial evidence for ancient philosophy and cultural history. This volume provides an engaging introduction to all aspects of his work, including his method and purpose in writing the Lives, his attitudes toward daily life and intimate relations, his thoughts on citizenship and government, his relationship to Plato and the second Sophistic, and his conception of foreign or 'other'. Attention is also paid to his style and rhetoric. Plutarch's works have also been important in subsequent periods, and an introduction to their reception history in Byzantium, Italy, England, Spain, and France is provided. A distinguished team of contributors together helps the reader begin to navigate this most varied and fascinating of writers.
Phaedrus
The Phaedrus, written by Plato, is a socratic dialogue between Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. The Phaedrus was presumably composed around 370 BCE, about the same time as Plato's Republic and Symposium. Although ostensibly about the topic of love, the discussion in the dialogue revolves around the art of rhetoric and how it should be practiced, and dwells on subjects as diverse as metempsychosis (the Greek tradition of reincarnation) and erotic love, and the nature of the human soul shown in the famous Chariot Allegory.Socrates runs into Phaedrus on the outskirts of Athens. Phaedrus has just come from the home of Epicrates of Athens, where Lysias, son of Cephalus, has given a speech on love. Socrates, stating that he is "sick with passion for hearing speeches", walks into the countryside with Phaedrus. Socrates is hoping that Phaedrus will repeat the speech. They sit by a stream under a plane tree and a chaste tree, and the rest of the dialogue consists of oration and discussion.The dialogue does not set itself as a re-telling of the day's events. It is given in the direct words of Socrates and Phaedrus, without other interlocutors to introduce the story. This is in contrast to dialogues such as the Symposium, in which Plato sets up multiple layers between the day's events and our hearing of it, explicitly giving us an incomplete, fifth-hand account
The Last of the Mohicans
The Mohicans are an Eastern Algonquian Native American tribe that historically spoke an Algonquian language. As part of the Eastern Algonquian family of tribes, they are related to the neighboring Lenape, whose indigenous territory was to the south upto the Atlantic coast. The Mohican lived in the upper tidal Hudson River Valley, including the confluence of the Mohawk River (where present-day Albany, New York, developed) and into western New England centered on the upper Housatonic River watershed. After 1680, due to conflicts with the powerful Mohawk to the west during the Beaver Wars, many were driven southeastward across the present-day Massachusetts western border and the Taconic Mountains to Berkshire County around Stockbridge, Massachusetts.This book is a work of fiction based on the Mohican tribe and gives account of history of the United States during that period.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. This has been published with the best technology to reproduce historical work in the same manner it was first published to preserve its original nature.
The Love That Prevailed
The Love That Prevailed by Frank Frankfort Moore has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Sally Bishop
Sally Bishop: A Romance by E. Temple Thurston has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne
The Mission Of Mr. Eustace Greyne by Robert Hichens has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Paul Gosslett’s Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service
Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service by Charles James Lever has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687)
The Lives of the Most Famous English Poets (1687) by William Winstanley has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Luttrell Of Arran
Luttrell Of Arran by Charles James Lever has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses
Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. The stories of the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece are sprawling, dramatic and strange; lives intertwine and behaviours fluctuate wildly from benevolent to violent, from didactic to fickle, from loving to enraged. In Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses Jean Menzies sets out to capture the magic of these stories and to make sense of the mythological world. Drawing on a wide variety of retellings, and with an entertaining commentary to guide the reader through them, Greek Myths: Gods and Goddesses is the perfect book for learning about the world of the Greek deities and a treat for all fans of Greek Mythology. Greek Myths have been part of Western culture since they were first set down by the ancients. The fact that there is no one definitive account means that through the centuries the stories have been ripe for reinterpretation according to the politics and fashions of the time. Classicist Jean Menzies has carefully chosen each retelling from 19th and 20th century published tales by writers, scholars and teachers to bring to life the stories of Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, Hermes, Pandora and many more.
The Routledge Companion to Literature and Disability
This book introduces debates about definitions of disability and explores intersectional approaches to disability and gender, race, class, sexuality and ethnicity. Divided broadly into sections according to literary genre, this is an important resource for those interested in exploring the field of literature and disability studies
The Iliad & The Odyssey
Embark on an epic journey through the ancient world with Homer's timeless classics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, as brought to life in Samuel Butler's vibrant and accessible translations. This definitive compilation unites two of the most influential and enduring tales of heroism, love, and adventure that continue to captivate readers across millennia.
Paris and Its Story
Paris and Its Story, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.
Anne Carson: Antiquity
From her seminal Eros the Bittersweet (1986) to her experimental Float (2016), Bakkhai (2017) and Norma Jeane Baker of Troy (2019), Anne Carson's engagement with antiquity has been deeply influential to generations of readers, both inside and outside of academia. One reason for her success is the versatile scope of her classically-oriented oeuvre, which she rethinks across multiple media and categories. Yet an equally significant reason is her profile as a classicist. In this role, Carson unfailingly refuses to conform to the established conventions and situated practices of her discipline, in favour of a mode of reading classical literature that allows for interpretative and creative freedom. From a multi-praxis, cross-disciplinary perspective, the volume explores the erudite indiscipline of Carson's classicism as it emerges in her poetry, translations, essays, and visual artistry. It argues that her classicism is irreducible to a single vision, and that it is best approached as integral to the protean character of her artistic thought. Anne Carson/Antiquity collects twenty essays by poets, translators, artists, practitioners and scholars. Itoffers the first collective study of the author's classicism, while drawing attention to one of the most avant-garde, multifaceted readings of the classical past.
Euripides: Iphigenia in Tauris
Euripides' Iphigeneia among the Taurians has been a popular and influential text from antiquity onwards. It is a suspenseful drama set on the Black Sea coast in what is now Crimea, which explores themes of family loyalty, Greeks and barbarians, and the nature of the gods. The plot combines an unrecognised meeting between Iphigeneia, now a priestess of Artemis among the Taurians, and her brother Orestes, who with his friend Pylades has been captured and brought to her for sacrifice, with an exciting escape attempt for all three, ultimately brought about by divine intervention. This edition includes a full Introduction to the literary and production aspects of the play, while the Commentary elucidates problems of language as well as interpretation. These combine to make the play fully accessible to intermediate-level undergraduates and graduate students wishing to read it in the original Greek.
Euripides: Iphigenia in Tauris
Euripides' Iphigeneia among the Taurians has been a popular and influential text from antiquity onwards. It is a suspenseful drama set on the Black Sea coast in what is now Crimea, which explores themes of family loyalty, Greeks and barbarians, and the nature of the gods. The plot combines an unrecognised meeting between Iphigeneia, now a priestess of Artemis among the Taurians, and her brother Orestes, who with his friend Pylades has been captured and brought to her for sacrifice, with an exciting escape attempt for all three, ultimately brought about by divine intervention. This edition includes a full Introduction to the literary and production aspects of the play, while the Commentary elucidates problems of language as well as interpretation. These combine to make the play fully accessible to intermediate-level undergraduates and graduate students wishing to read it in the original Greek.
Greek Memories
Greek Memories aims to identify and examine the central concepts underlying the theories and practices of memory in the Greek world, from the archaic period to Late Antiquity, across all the main literary genres, and to trace some fundamental changes in these theories and practices. It explores the interaction and development of different 'disciplinary' approaches to memory in Ancient Greece, which will enable a fuller and deeper understanding of the whole phenomenon, and of its specific manifestations. This collection of papers contributes to enriching the current scholarly discussion by refocusing it on the question of how various theories and practices of memory, recollection, and forgetting play themselves out in specific texts and authors from Ancient Greece, within a wide chronological span (from the Homeric poems to Plotinus), and across a broad range of genres and disciplines (epic and lyric poetry, tragedy, comedy, historiography, philosophy and scientific prose treatises).
Language and Nature in the Classical Roman World
A familiar theme in Greek philosophy, largely due to the influence of Plato's Cratylus, linguistic naturalism (the notion that linguistic facts, structures or behaviour are in some significant sense determined by nature) constitutes a major but under-studied area of Roman linguistic thought. Indeed, it holds significance not only for the history of linguistics but also for philosophy, stylistics, rhetoric and more. The chapters in this volume deal with a range of naturalist theories in a variety of authors including Cicero, Varro, Nigidius Figulus, Posidonius, and Dionysius of Halicarnassus. The result is a complex and multi-faceted picture of how language and nature were believed to interrelate in the classical Roman world.
Notes from the Underground
Notes from the Underground, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Homer’s Iliad and the Problem of Force
The topic of force has long remained a problem of interpretation for readers of Homer's Iliad, ever since Simone Weil famously proclaimed it as the poem's main subject. This book seeks to address that problem through a full-scale treatment of the language of force in the Iliad from both philological and philosophical perspectives. Each chapter explores the different types of Iliadic force in combination with the reception of the Iliad in the French intellectual tradition. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that the different terms for force in the Iliad give expression to distinct relations between self and "other." At the same time, this book reveals how the Iliad as a whole undermines the very relations of force which characters within the poem seek to establish. Ultimately, this study of force in the Iliad offers an occasion to reconsider human subjectivity in Homeric poetry.
Xenophon of Athens
Xenophon of Athens (c. 430-354 BCE) has long been considered an uncritical admirer of Sparta who hero-worships the Spartan King Agesilaus and eulogises Spartan practices in his Lacedaimoni繫n Politeia. By examining his own self-descriptions - especially where he portrays himself as conversing with Socrates and falling short in his appreciation of Socrates' advice - this book finds in Xenophon's overall writing project a Socratic response to his exile and situates his writings about Sparta within this framework. It presents a detailed reading of the Lacedaimoni繫n Politeia as a critical and philosophical examination of Spartan socio-cultural practices. Evidence from his own Hellenica, Anabasis and Agesilaus is shown to confirm Xenophon's analysis of the weaknesses in the Spartan system, and that he is not enamoured of Agesilaus. Finally, a comparison with contemporary Athenian responses to Sparta, shows remarkable points of convergence with his fellow Socratic Plato, as well as connections with Isocrates too.
Essays on Ancient Greek Literature and Culture
In this book one of the world's leading Hellenists brings together his many contributions over four decades to our understanding of early Greek literature, above all of elegiac poetry and its relation to fifth-century prose historiography, but also of early Greek epic, iambic, melic and epigrammatic poetry. Many chapters have become seminal, e.g. that which first proposed the importance of now-lost long narrative elegies, and others exploring their performance contexts when papyri published in 1992 and 2005 yielded fragments of such long poems by Simonides and Archilochus. Another chapter argues against the widespread view that Sappho composed and performed chiefly for audiences of young girls, suggesting instead that she was a virtuoso singer and lyre-player, entertaining men in the elite symposia whose verbal and musical components are explored in several other chapters of the book. Two more volumes of collected papers will follow devoted to later Greek literature and culture.
Med Ship Man
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Medea of Euripides
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The Alternative Augustan Age
The princeps Augustus (63 BCE - 14 CE), recognized as the first of the Roman emperors, looms large in the teaching and writing of Roman history. Major political, literary, and artistic developments alike are attributed to him. This book deliberately and provocatively shifts the focus off Augustus while still looking at events of his time. Contributors uncover the perspectives and contributions of a range of individuals other than the princeps. Not all thought they were living in the "Augustan Age." Not all took their cues from Augustus. In their self-display or ideas for reform, some anticipated Augustus. Others found ways to oppose him that also helped to shape the future of their community. The volume challenges the very idea of an "Augustan Age" by breaking down traditional turning points and showing the continuous experimentation and development of these years to be in continuity with earlier Roman culture. In showcasing absences of Augustus and giving other figures their due, the papers here make a seemingly familiar period startlingly new.
Roman Luxuria
In classical Latin, luxuria means 'desire for luxury'; it is linked with the ideas of excess and deviation from a standard. It is in most cases labelled as a vice which contrasts with the innate frugal nature of the Romans. Latin authors do not see it as endemic but as an import from the East in the aftermath of military conquests--and as a cause of fatal decline. Following these etymological and semantic origins, Roman Luxuria: A Literary and Cultural History discusses the influence of Greek culture on the Roman concept and the peculiar characteristics of Roman luxuria. It analyses Roman views on luxuria through close readings in historical order from Cato the Elder, who regards luxuria as the opposite of the ideal Roman way of life, to the Christian poet Prudentius, who represents it in an allegorical fight with Sobriety. The book attends both to key authors and to wider literary genres, such as historiography and satire. Particular consideration is given to the rhetorical device of personification, which can be traced from the first appearances of luxuria in Latin literature to those of late antiquity. Berno devotes detailed attention to Seneca the Younger, whose work is often preoccupied with this passion. Seneca both defends himself from the charge of luxuria and violently attacks it in others, describing it as the archenemy of a philosophical life. Along the centuries, the focus on luxuria shifts from the economic sphere (and the waste of money) to the erotic, to the extent that in the Christian world it becomes one of the Seven Capital Sins representing the vice of lust.
Charles Darwin at Southern South
"Nearly every public officer can be bribed. The governor and prime minister openly combined to plunder the State. Justice, where gold came into play, was hardly expected by any one."With this words, Charles Darwin described the scenery of the Plata River in 1832.How much have our custom and geography changed two centuries later? This book and the 16.000 kilometer photographic trip surely have the answer.
