The Devil Knows Latin : Why America Needs the Classical Tradition.

The Devil Knows Latin is a provocative and illuminating examination of contemporary American culture. Its range is broad and fascinating. Whether discussing the importance of Greek and Latin syntax to our society, examining current trends in literary theory, education, and politics, or applying a cl...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kopff, E. Christian
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Newburyport : Intercollegiate Studies Institute, 2014.
Subjects:
Classical philology > Study and teaching > United States.
Civilization, Classical > Study and teaching.
Philologie ancienne > Étude et enseignement > États-Unis.
Civilisation ancienne > Étude et enseignement.
Civilization, Classical > Study and teaching
Classical philology > Study and teaching
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:The Devil Knows Latin is a provocative and illuminating examination of contemporary American culture. Its range is broad and fascinating. Whether discussing the importance of Greek and Latin syntax to our society, examining current trends in literary theory, education, and politics, or applying a classical perspective to contemporary films, Christian Kopff (Professor of Classics at the University of Colorado) is at home and on the mark. He outlines the perils and possibilities for America in the coming decades with learning and verve-demonstrating that the highway to a creative and free future.
Physical Description:1 online resource (168 pages)
ISBN:9781497651616
1497651611

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