Echoes From Kottabos

R. Y. Tyrrell

ISBN 10: 1432540114 / ISBN 13: 9781432540111

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC Apr 2007, 2007

About this Item

Neuware - Echoes From Kottabos is a book written by R. Y. Tyrrell, which is a collection of essays and lectures on various topics related to ancient Greek literature and culture. The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different aspect of Greek literature. The first part focuses on the literary and historical background of the Homeric epics, while the second part deals with the works of the tragedians, including Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The third part explores the themes of love and beauty in Greek literature, and includes discussions on Plato's Symposium and the poetry of Sappho. Throughout the book, Tyrrell provides insightful commentary and analysis of the texts, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Greek literature and culture. The book is aimed at scholars and students of classics, but is also accessible to general readers with an interest in ancient Greek literature and culture.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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Echoes From Kottabos
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Apr 2007
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432540114
• ISBN 13: 9781432540111
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 20D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 553 grams

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Synopsis

Echoes From Kottabos is a book written by R. Y. Tyrrell, which is a collection of essays and lectures on various topics related to ancient Greek literature and culture. The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different aspect of Greek literature. The first part focuses on the literary and historical background of the Homeric epics, while the second part deals with the works of the tragedians, including Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The third part explores the themes of love and beauty in Greek literature, and includes discussions on Plato's Symposium and the poetry of Sappho. Throughout the book, Tyrrell provides insightful commentary and analysis of the texts, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Greek literature and culture. The book is aimed at scholars and students of classics, but is also accessible to general readers with an interest in ancient Greek literature and culture.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.

About the Author

"Edward J. Sullivan is Professor of Art History at the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. He is the author of over 25 books and exhibition catalogues on the subject of modern and contemporary Latin American art."