Ιστορία της Αρχαίας Ελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας by Gilbert Murray
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Murray, Gilbert, 1866-1957
Greek
"Iστορία της Αρχαίας Ελληνικής Λογοτεχνίας" by Gilbert Murray is a scholarly work on ancient Greek literature written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Greek literature, focusing on significant authors and texts from antiquity to later periods while accommodating a broader audience beyond spec...
shift from polytonic to monotonic orthography, and the inclusion of original Greek texts alongside English translations. He expresses a desire to fill a gap in existing literature by offering a concise history that is both accurate and accessible to a wider readership, much like earlier French and German works. The introduction outlines the rich diversity of Greek writers and their thoughts, emphasizing the importance of examining not only the literary output but also the social, political, and personal contexts in which these authors produced their works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
George Allen
1 week agoWithout a doubt, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. Absolutely essential reading.
Amanda Wilson
1 month agoHaving read this twice, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Anthony Davis
4 months agoI didn't expect much, but it provides a comprehensive overview that is perfect for students and experts alike. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Jennifer Nelson
4 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A solid resource I will return to often.