Know Thyself In Greek And Latin Literature (1917)

von Eliza Gregory Wilkins

116 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Know Thyself In Greek And Latin Literature"" is a book written by Eliza Gregory Wilkins and published in 1917. The book explores the theme of self-knowledge in ancient Greek and Latin literature, examining how the concept of ""knowing oneself"" was understood and portrayed by various writers of the time. The author draws on works by well-known writers such as Homer, Plato, and Virgil, as well as lesser-known authors, to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of self-knowledge, such as the role of introspection, the importance of self-examination, and the relationship between self-knowledge and morality. Throughout the book, Wilkins provides insightful analysis and commentary on the texts, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of classical literature and philosophy. Overall, ""Know Thyself In Greek And Latin Literature"" is a thought-provoking exploration of a timeless theme that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781104096380
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC