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On Unbelievable Tales: Palaephatus: Peri Apiston
 

Palaephatus, a contemporary of Aristotle, sought to reinforce belief in the historicity of ancient heroes by tracing the evolution of "actual" events into marvelously embellished myths.

 
 
Latine Cantemus: Cantica Popularia Latine Reddita
 

Singing together is a form of amusement and delight...singing in a foreign language provides an enjoyable opportunity to practice the linguistic structures vital to communication in a foreign language.

 
 
3 Plays by Plautus
 
Based on the perennial dilemmas and follies of man, Plautus created timeless comedies that retain their ability to amuse and entertain. This edition includes a stimulating analysis of Plautus' approach to comedy and background on the social and political customs of his times.
 
 
Plutarch's Life of Pericles
 

This excellent text features an extensive apparatus criticus and marginal notes that enhance the student's understanding of Plutarch's account of Pericles' life. The introduction concludes with a useful chronology of events in the time of Pericles and a valuable addendum dealing with textual matters. The book also includes a vocabulary and four indices.

 
 
The Reckless Heart: Meleager and Atalanta
 
 
 
Rest Lightly: An Anthology of Greek and Latin Tomb Inscriptions
 

Touching tomb inscriptions from the ancients, in Greek and Latin, with English tranlsations.

 
 
A Short Guide to Classical Mythology
 
A concise, user-friendly, quick reference for general readers, students and teachers, Kirkwood's text provides a user-friendly, quick reference guide for teachers, students, and general readers.
 
 
Simonides: A Historical Study
 
In his examination of the public life and poetical career of Simonides, Molyneux has provided a thorough examination of all the documentary evidence available with respect to one of history's major choral lyric poets. He offers a judicious assessment of the evidence for dating of events and poetry in the various stages of Simonides' career. In analyzing this information, Prof. Molyneux considers the occasion and date of Simonides' poems; the dates of his association with various patrons; his whereabouts and movements at various stages of his poetic career; and his relationship with the communities, governments, or individuals for whom he wrote.
 
 
Simonides: A Historical Study
 
In his examination of the public life and poetical career of Simonides, Molyneux has provided a thorough examination of all the documentary evidence available with respect to one of history's major choral lyric poets. He offers a judicious assessment of the evidence for dating of events and poetry in the various stages of Simonides' career. In analyzing this information, Prof. Molyneux considers the occasion and date of Simonides' poems; the dates of his association with various patrons; his whereabouts and movements at various stages of his poetic career; and his relationship with the communities, governments, or individuals for whom he wrote.
 
 
The Confessions of St. Augustine: Books I - IX (Selections)
 

St. Augustine's work is a masterpiece. It is a spiritual, intellectual, and psychological autobiography that provides a vital link between classical and Christian traditions. This illustrated edition, perfect for college-level students, features passages that show the grandeur and significance of the work.

 
 
Statistics: Difficult Concepts, Understandable Explanations
 

This textbook has been written with the majority of students in mind. The book is particularly useful for students who are not math majors and might be intimidated by pages of formulas but could profit from an understanding of statistics.

 
 
The Story of the Iliad
 
E. T. Owen discusses what makes the Iliad such an enduring work of art - including narrative technique, imagery, and characterization - and shows how each incident contributes to the overall emotional effect of the poem.
 
 
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