Hellenica: A Collection Of Essays On Greek Poetry, Philosophy, History And Religion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163123713)

Hellenica: A Collection Of Essays On Greek Poetry, Philosophy, History And Religion is a book written by Evelyn Abbott. This book is a compilation of essays that explore various aspects of Greek culture, including poetry, philosophy, history, and religion. The essays are written in a scholarly style, and they provide a detailed analysis of the topics covered. The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the essays that follow. The first section of the book focuses on Greek poetry, and includes essays on Homer, Hesiod, and Pindar. The second section of the book deals with Greek philosophy, and includes essays on Aristotle, Plato, and the Stoics. The third section of the book focuses on Greek history, and includes essays on the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, and Alexander the Great. The final section of the book deals with Greek religion, and includes essays on the Olympian gods, the mystery cults, and the Orphic tradition. Throughout the book, Abbott draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of Greek culture. The essays are well-researched and provide an in-depth analysis of the topics covered. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek culture, and is particularly useful for students and scholars of classics, philosophy, and history.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.

Author: Evelyn Abbott
ISBN-10: 1163123714
ISBN-13: 9781163123713
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.01d