Tract and Miscellaneous Criticisms of the Late Richard Porson, Esq.

By Richard Porson and Thomas Kidd

Book Overview

Tracts And Miscellaneous Criticisms Of The Late Richard Porson is a book written by Richard Porson and published in 1815. This book is a collection of various essays, reviews, and critical analyses that Porson had written throughout his life. Porson was a renowned classical scholar and a professor of Greek at Cambridge University. His works in this book cover a wide range of topics related to classical literature, including Greek and Latin poetry, drama, and historical texts.The book includes some of Porson's most famous pieces of writing, such as his critical analysis of the Greek playwright Aeschylus' works and his essay on the authenticity of the text of the New Testament. Porson's writing style is known for its wit, humor, and sharpness. He was also famous for his ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in texts that had been accepted as authentic for centuries.Tracts And Miscellaneous Criticisms Of The Late Richard Porson is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical literature and scholarship. It provides a glimpse into the mind of one of the most brilliant scholars of the 18th century and his insights into the works of some of the greatest writers of all time. The book is a must-read for students and scholars of Greek and Latin literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of classical scholarship.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: 1437354637
• ISBN13: 9781437354638
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"