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Classical Survivals: The Classics in the Modern World
by Hugh Lloyd-Jones
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- Hardcover
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- Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0715615173
- ISBN 13
- 9780715615171
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About This Item
Volume, measuring approximately 6.5" x 9.75", is bound in dark blue cloth, with stamped gilt lettering to spine, book is in excellent condition. Dust jacket displays light shelfwear. 184 pages.
An examination of the many themes in the interpretation of the ancient world. The pieces range from the history of classical scholarship, Latin poetry in the Renaissance and the rise of classical studies in America to the function of such institutions as the Delphic Oracle and the Olympic Games. This is a companion volume to the author's "Blood for the Ghosts".
An examination of the many themes in the interpretation of the ancient world. The pieces range from the history of classical scholarship, Latin poetry in the Renaissance and the rise of classical studies in America to the function of such institutions as the Delphic Oracle and the Olympic Games. This is a companion volume to the author's "Blood for the Ghosts".
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- Bookseller
- Palimpsest Scholarly Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- PB946b
- Title
- Classical Survivals: The Classics in the Modern World
- Author
- Hugh Lloyd-Jones
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0715615173
- ISBN 13
- 9780715615171
- Publisher
- Duckworth
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1982
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