Ancient, classical and medieval texts

Why should a child be bothered with the events of the past and the people who made them possible?

The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea.

George Chapman's translations of Homer--immortalized by Keats's sonnet-- are the most famous in the English language.

One of the most popular and widely read books of the Middle Ages, Physiologus contains allegories of beasts, stones, and trees both real and imaginary, infused by their anonymous author with the spirit of Christian moral and mystical teaching.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE-65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, statesman, and adviser to the emperor Nero, all during the Silver Age of Latin literature.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BCE-65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, dramatist, statesman, and adviser to the emperor Nero, all during the Silver Age of Latin literature.

This accessible edition for students brings the Agamemnon, Aeschylus' opening play in the Oresteia trilogy, to life for first-time readers.

«Das Mysterium von Eleusis war das bestgehütete Geheimnis der Antike.

Die mittelalterlichen Urkunden der Stadt Rinteln, erstmals in edierter Form.

Explore the spiritual practices, legends, and traditions of various Indigenous tribes throughout the North American continent.

These studies look at general problems of reading Byzantine literature, at literacy practices and the literary process, but also at individual texts.

These studies look at general problems of reading Byzantine literature, at literacy practices and the literary process, but also at individual texts.

Embark on a profound intellectual journey with "e;Plato: The Complete Works,"e; a comprehensive collection of the timeless philosophical inquiries by one of the founding figures in Western philosophy.

The essays in this collection approach the reception of the Roman poet Virgil in early modern Europe from the perspective of two areas at the center of current scholarly work in the humanities: book history and the history of reading.

Delve into the world of timeless wisdom and enchanting storytelling with "e;Aesop's Fables,"e; a beloved collection of short tales that have entertained and educated generations of readers.

The essays in this collection approach the reception of the Roman poet Virgil in early modern Europe from the perspective of two areas at the center of current scholarly work in the humanities: book history and the history of reading.

While many ancient Jewish and Christian leaders voiced opposition to Greek and Roman theater, this volume demonstrates that by the time the public performance of classical drama ceased at the end of antiquity the ideals of Jews and Christians had already been shaped by it in profound and lasting ways.

 «Aquel que franquea el portal donde se alza Arbeit macht frei entra en un mundo radicalmente distinto, lejos de los dioses, lejos de los hombres.

This volume addresses the important literary phenomenon of 'generic enrichment' in Plutarch's Parallel Lives.

The most sophisticated and daring poetic ironist of the early Roman Empire, Publius Ovidius Naso, is perhaps best known for his oft-imitated Metamorphoses.

Endorsed by OCR and Eduqas, this popular Latin course for students aged 11 16 is breathing new life into Latin teaching and learning.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017 SHORTLISTED FOR THE LONDON HELLENIC PRIZE 2017 WINNER OF THE PRIX MEDITERRANEE 2018From the award-winning, best-selling writer: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading - and reliving - Homer's epic masterpiece.

Tauchen Sie ein in die tiefgehende spirituelle Welt der Sioux und entdecken Sie die Weisheit, die in ihren Ritualen und Legenden verborgen liegt.

This nuanced account explores Maya mythology through the lens of art, text, and culture.

Artemis of Ephesos was one of the most widely worshiped deities of the Graeco-Roman World.

A compelling account of Christianity’s Jewish beginnings, from one of the world’s leading scholars of ancient religion How did a group of charismatic, apocalyptic Jewish missionaries, working to prepare their world for the impending realization of God’s promises to Israel, end up inaugurating a movement that would grow into the gentile church?

Sicily and the strategies of empire in the poetic imagination of classical and medieval EuropeIn the first century BC, Cicero praised Sicily as Rome's first overseas province and confirmed it as the mythic location for the abduction of Proserpina, known to the Greeks as Persephone, by the god of the underworld.

In this new translation of Hesiod, Barry B.

This book restores the rich tradition of the Sibyls to the position of prominence they once held in the culture and society of the English Renaissance.

The ancient Greek lyric poet Simonides of Keos was the first poet in the Western tradition to take money for poetic composition.

Theories of Colour from Democritus to Descartes investigates issues of the ontological status and perception of colours, such as: What is the nature of colours?

Monastic experience in twelfth-century Germany provides a rare window on to monastery life in the tumultuous world of twelfth-century Swabia.

It's interesting to note that during the middle ages, Europe used a feudal system of government and society.

The Black Plague is depressing read but it's something that's forever embedded in history.

In the middle ages, there were nobles and knights who performed special roles in society.

Let's visit Ancient Rome, and have some great learning fun with the Romans.

Don't wait until your kids get to school before they learn about who Confucius is.

History may have been started by the people before us but that story has molded our present.

Did you know that in ancient Europe the distribution of power is so great that nobles were very rich while the slaves were very poor?

Make ancient history kid-friendly by carefully crafting the texts and then adding relevant images.

Schools don't just teach children all facts and real things.

Why does a 5th grader have to learn about the Sumerian Writing System and Literature?

The greatest love stories are created by the most brilliant minds.

Dieses eBook: "Gesammelte Werke: Romane, Sagen und Märchen" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

In einer Welt, in der Mythen und Legenden die Grenzen zwischen Realität und Fiktion verwischen, erhebt sich die faszinierende Figur des Merlin als der geheimnisvolle Prophet und Zauberer.