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Procli In Platonis Parmenidem Commentaria III
Libros VI - VII et Indices Continens
Carlos Steel; Leen Van Campe (Edited by)
Oxford University Press 2009
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Horace
Odes and Epodes
Michele Lowrie (Edited by)
Oxford University Press 2009
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The Landmark Xenophon's Hellenika

Robert B Strassler; Trans. John Marincola (Edited by)
Quercus 2011
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Institutionis Oratoriae Liber Decimus

M Fabi Quintiliani
Georg Olms 1967
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Ancient Greek Epigrams
Major Poets in Verse Translation
Gordon L Fain
California University Press 2010
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A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths

Stephen P Kershaw
Robinson 2007
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From the birth of the gods to the aftermath of the Trojan War and Plato's myth of Atlantis, Kershaw tells the stories of Greek mythology and discussesFrom the birth of the gods to the aftermath of the Trojan War and Plato's myth of Atlantis, Kershaw tells the stories of Greek mythology and discusses the wide-ranging influence of these tales on western culture. The book's final section surveys the ways in which people have tried to understand and rationalize myths, from antiquity to the present. ...more
 

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The Tragedies of Sophocles

James Morwood
Bristol Phoenix 2008
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Intended for the general reader and students with or without Greek, this book discusses each of the seven plays along with an essay outlining the modeIntended for the general reader and students with or without Greek, this book discusses each of the seven plays along with an essay outlining the modern approach to Greek tragedy and a survey of key moments in the 'afterlife' of each play. No jacket. ...more
 

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Mayor's Juvenal: Thirteen Satires
Two volumes
JEB Mayor; Intro. John Henderson
Bristol Phoenix 2007
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'One of the grandest ... edifices of Victorian scholarship in all its energy and muddle': John Henderson provides a new introduction and guidance on ''One of the grandest ... edifices of Victorian scholarship in all its energy and muddle': John Henderson provides a new introduction and guidance on 'how to use' JEB Mayor's somewhat infamous commentary on 13 of the Satires (he omitted nos 2, 6 and 9). The text is a facsimile reprint of the fourth and final edition, 1886. Slip-cased. ...more
 

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Gilbert Murray's Euripides
The Trojan Women and Other Plays
Gilbert Murray
Bristol Phoenix 2005
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Gilbert Murray's Euripides
The Trojan Women and Other Plays
Gilbert Murray
Bristol Phoenix 2005
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Gilbert Murray's early 20th century verse translations of Greek tragedy were hugely important in communicating Greek culture to the public and inspiriGilbert Murray's early 20th century verse translations of Greek tragedy were hugely important in communicating Greek culture to the public and inspiring performances by commercial theatres. This volume brings together Murray's translations of Euripides' Medea, Hippolytus, Electra, Trojan Women and Bacchae, along with the introductions and notes in which he set out his distinctive view of each work. James Morwood introduces the plays by considering technical aspects of Murray's translations and their performance histories. ...more
 

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The Comedies of Terence

Frederick W Clayton (Translated by)
Exeter University Press 2006
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Following Professor Clayton's death in 1999, these elegant English versions of Terence's six comedies were discovered among his papers, and are now puFollowing Professor Clayton's death in 1999, these elegant English versions of Terence's six comedies were discovered among his papers, and are now published with an introduction by Matthew Leigh which explores Terence's life and work. The translations combine fidelity to the original Latin text with the verse form (rhyming couplets) which 'has typified English translations and adaptations of ancient comedy', making them suitable for students and general readers alike. ...more
 

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John Milton: Latin Writings
A Selection
John K Hale (Edited by)
Van Gorcum 1998
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John J Kale presents a selection of Milton's Latin writings - letters, poems and prose - with English translations en face, commentary and notes - arrJohn J Kale presents a selection of Milton's Latin writings - letters, poems and prose - with English translations en face, commentary and notes - arranged chronologically to give an 'overview of his Latin in his life'. Biblioteca Latinitatis Novae. No jacket. ...more
 

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The Annals


Dover 2006
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Spanning the period 14-68 CE, Tacitus' Annals is a major source for the restless reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Called by Thomas JefSpanning the period 14-68 CE, Tacitus' Annals is a major source for the restless reigns of Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero. Called by Thomas Jefferson 'a compound of history and morality of which we have no other example', the work is remarkable for Tacitus' cynical and mordant psychological portraits of the major figures from each reign. This volume reprints the time-honoured Victorian translation of Church and Brodribb. ...more
 

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Wheelock's Latin

Fredric M Wheelock
Collins 2005
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Fredric M Wheelock's classic elementary textbook for students of Latin first appeared in 1956; this revised sixth edition is adapted to 21st century dFredric M Wheelock's classic elementary textbook for students of Latin first appeared in 1956; this revised sixth edition is adapted to 21st century demands, but preserves and expands the features which have made it a popular pedagogical choice, such as self-tutorial exercises, a focus on etymology and the generous selection of readings from Roman authors. With maps and photographs it also provides an introduction to the culture, mythology and history of the ancient world. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. ...more
 

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The Faber Pocket Guide to Greek and Roman Drama

John Burgess
Faber 2005
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This accessible guide to classical drama contains synopses of 40 plays by the tragedians Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Seneca and the comic playThis accessible guide to classical drama contains synopses of 40 plays by the tragedians Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Seneca and the comic playwrights Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus and Terence; these are complemented by brief biographies, advice on the best translations and a survey of the social and political background to the ancient theatre. ...more
 

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