Greek Studies A Series Of Essays

Greek Studies: A Series of Essays by Walter Horatio Pater is a collection of essays that explores various aspects of Greek culture, literature, and philosophy. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different theme or topic related to ancient Greece.The first section of the book is dedicated to the study of Greek literature, with essays on topics such as the poetry of Sappho and the works of Homer. The second section explores Greek philosophy, including essays on Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics. The third section delves into Greek art and aesthetics, with essays on topics such as Greek sculpture and the concept of beauty in Greek culture.Throughout the book, Pater draws upon his extensive knowledge of Greek culture and history to provide readers with a nuanced and insightful perspective on this ancient civilization. His writing is characterized by a lyrical, poetic style that captures the beauty and complexity of Greek thought and culture.Overall, Greek Studies: A Series of Essays is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greece and its enduring influence on Western culture.I have reserved to the last what is perhaps the daintiest treatment of this subject in classical literature, the account of it which Ovid gives in the Fasti----a kind of Roman Calendar----for the seventh of April, the day of the games of Ceres. He tells over again the old story, with much of which, he says, the reader will be already familiar; but he has something also of his own to add to it, which the reader will hear for the first time; and, like one of those old painters who, in depicting a scene of Christian history, drew from their own fancy or experience its special setting and accessories, he translates the story into something very different from the Homeric hymn.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.