Ancient Leaves: Or Translations And Paraphrases From Poets Of Greece And Rome (1862)

By D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson and D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

Book Overview

Ancient Leaves: Or Translations And Paraphrases From Poets Of Greece And Rome (1862) is a book written by D�������Arcy W. Thompson. The book is a collection of translations and paraphrases of poems written by ancient Greek and Roman poets. The poems included in the book cover a wide range of themes, including love, war, mythology, and philosophy. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different poet or group of poets. Some of the poets included in the book are Homer, Sappho, Virgil, and Ovid. The translations and paraphrases are written in a clear and accessible style, making them easy to understand for readers who are not familiar with the original Greek and Latin texts. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek and Roman poetry, and it provides a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of these cultures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164576232
• ISBN13: 9781164576235
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"