Richard Claverhouse Jebb
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2015
9781107655157
Essays and Addresses
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Paperback, 658 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781107655157
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Samenvatting
Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb (1841–1905) was an influential Greek scholar and politician. Originally published in 1907, this book presents a carefully chosen selection of essays and addresses taken from Jebb's large body of work. The selections are for the most part based around classical areas, but other topics are also covered. Textual notes are included throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the classical world and the writings of Jebb.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107655157
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:658
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
1. The genius of Sophocles; 2. Pindar; 3. The age of Pericles; 4. Ancient organs of public opinion; 5. Lucian; 6. Delos; 7. Caesar: a sketch J. A. Froude; 8. Erasmus; 9. The speeches of Thucydides; 10. Suidas on the change ascribed to Sophocles in regard to trilogies; 11. Samuel Johnson; 12. Humanism in education; 13. On present tendencies in classical studies; 14. The influence of the Greek mind on modern life; 15. The work of the universities for the nation, past and present; 16. An address delivered at the Mason College; 17. University education and national life.