Know Thyself In Greek And Latin Literature (1917)

By Eliza Gregory Wilkins

Book Overview

""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. It examines how the concept of ""knowing oneself"" was expressed and developed in the works of various authors from the classical period, including Plato, Aristotle, Homer, and Virgil. The book also discusses the different philosophical and religious traditions that influenced the idea of self-knowledge in ancient times. Through a series of detailed analyses of literary texts, the author highlights the importance of self-reflection and introspection in the pursuit of wisdom and personal growth. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, literature, and the human quest for self-understanding.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: 1165371758
• ISBN13: 9781165371754
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"