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Cut these words into my stone : ancient Greek epitaphs /
This book offers evidence that ancient Greek life was not only celebrated in great heroic epics, but was also commemorated in hundreds of artfully composed verse epitaphs. They have been preserved in anthologies and gleaned from weathered headstones. This book provides an engaging introduction to th...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés Griego Antiguo |
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Baltimore :
The Johns Hopkins University Press,
[2013]
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | This book offers evidence that ancient Greek life was not only celebrated in great heroic epics, but was also commemorated in hundreds of artfully composed verse epitaphs. They have been preserved in anthologies and gleaned from weathered headstones. This book provides an engaging introduction to this corner of classical literature that continues to speak eloquently. -- Adapted from publisher's description. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 1421408058 9781421408057 |