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Hardback. Widely praised for his translations of Boethius and Ariosto, esteemed translator David R. Slavitt here returns to Ovid, once again bringing to the contemporary ear the spirited, idiomatic, audacious charms of this master poet. The love here described is of the anguished, ruinous kind, like a sickness, and Ovid prescribes cures. Translator(s): Slavitt, David. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674059047
- ISBN
- 9780674059047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.97
€ 46.99
€ 38.97
Weineck and Wooduff's collaboration on this translation of Sophocles' classic work combines an intimate knowledge of the theatre with an ear for the spoken word. It features extensive anotation and stage directions. Translator(s): Woodruff, Paul; Meineck, Peter. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872204935
- ISBN
- 9780872204935
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.17
€ 34.99
€ 25.17
Paperback. Offers translations of Euripides' "Medea", "The Children of Heracles", "Andromache", and "Iphigenia among the Taurians", fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus, and the surviving portion of Sophocles' "The Trackers". In this title, introductions for each play offer information about its first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond. Editor(s): Griffith, Mark; Most, Glenn W. Series Editor(s): Grene, David; Lattimore, Richmond. Series: Complete Greek Tragedies. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226308821
- ISBN
- 9780226308821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.19
€ 15.99
€ 14.19
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Aris & Phillips Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908343802
- ISBN
- 9781908343802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.71
€ 137.71
Paperback. First published in Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff's Sophocles: "Four Tragedies," this riveting translation by Peter Meineck of Sophocles' "Philoctetes" features a new Introduction by Paul Woodruff. Translator(s): Meineck, Peter; Woodruff, Paul. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 6. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624661228
- ISBN
- 9781624661228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.46
€ 14.99
€ 12.46
Paperback. Presents an introduction to Latin literature, with translations of the best passages from Virgil, Livy, Ovid, Seneca and others. This book traces the development of Latin literature from the early Republican works of Cicero and Catullus, to the writers of the Empire such as Lucan and Petronius, to the later writings of St Augustine. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 32. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141398112
- ISBN
- 9780141398112
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.07
€ 16.99
€ 12.07
hardcover. Aeschylus: Agamemnon Volume II: Commentary 1-1055 Editor(s): Fraenkel, Eduard. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DB; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 881.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199271719
- ISBN
- 9780199271719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.81
€ 94.81
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Aris & Phillips United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908343789
- ISBN
- 9781908343789
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85€ 121.85
€ 126.85
€ 121.85
Hardcover. Offers translations of Euripides' "Medea", "The Children of Heracles", "Andromache", and "Iphigenia among the Taurians", fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus, and the surviving portion of Sophocles' "The Trackers". In this title, introductions for each play offer information about its first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond. Editor(s): Griffith, Mark; Most, Glenn W. Series Editor(s): Grene, David; Lattimore, Richmond. Series: Complete Greek Tragedies. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226035765
- ISBN
- 9780226035765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.68
€ 42.99
€ 32.68
Hardback. This version of the Iliad is ideal for readings and performances. Translator(s): McCrorie, Edward. Series: Johns Hopkins New Translations from Antiquity. Num Pages: 552 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: DB; DCF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 43. Weight in Grams: 898.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421406411
- ISBN
- 9781421406411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.95
€ 74.95
Paperback. This volume completes this distinguished edition of Metamorphoses . This volume completes Donald Hills distinguished edition to the Metamorphoses. Of the pevious volume it was said: It is all we could hope for, with excellent translation, fuller understanding from the notes and an extensive bibliography. Series: Aris & Phillips Classical Texts. Num Pages: 256 pages, text, translation, commentary, indexes. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; DB; DCF; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Aris & Phillips Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780856687334
- ISBN
- 9780856687334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.34
€ 33.99
€ 30.34
Translator(s): Roberts, Deborah. Num Pages: 97 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 13. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 97
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781603841917
- ISBN
- 9781603841917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.02
€ 35.99
€ 26.02
Paperback. Offers translations of Euripides' "Medea", "The Children of Heracles", "Andromache", and "Iphigenia among the Taurians", fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus, and the surviving portion of Sophocles' "The Trackers". In this title, introductions for each play offer information about its first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond. Editor(s): Griffith, Mark; Most, Glenn W. Series Editor(s): Grene, David; Lattimore, Richmond. Series: Complete Greek Tragedies. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226308968
- ISBN
- 9780226308968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.23
€ 15.99
€ 14.23
Paperback. A Student Edition of Sophocles' greatest tragedy in Don Taylor's acclaimed translation. With full commentary, notes and questions for further study this is the perfect edition for every student of drama, literature and classics. Editor(s): Varakis, Angie. Translator(s): Taylor, Don W. Series: Student Editions. Num Pages: 128 pages, N/A. BIC Classification: DB; DD; DSG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 9. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780713686760
- ISBN
- 9780713686760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.07
€ 9.07
paperback. Presents a portrait of Julius Agricola - the most famous governor of Roman Britain and Tacitus' well-loved and respected father-in-law. This title offers fascinating descriptions of the geography, climate and people of the country, and an account of the early stages of the Roman occupation of Britain. Editor(s): Rives, James. Translator(s): Mattingly, H. Num Pages: 176 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1QDAR; DB; HBJD1; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140455403
- ISBN
- 9780140455403
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 10.49
€ 14.99
€ 10.49
Hardback. William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he decides to live the life of a hermit. Series: Twenty Shakespeare Children's Stories: The Complete 20 Books Boxed Collection. Num Pages: 64 pages, 64 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: DB; YB. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 134 x 203 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Sweet Cherry Publishing
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782262275
- ISBN
- 9781782262275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 8.03
€ 8.03
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- New Tra
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062132147
- ISBN
- 9780062132147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.33
€ 10.33
Hardcover. Offers translations of Euripides' "Medea", "The Children of Heracles", "Andromache", and "Iphigenia among the Taurians", fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus, and the surviving portion of Sophocles' "The Trackers". In this title, introductions for each play offer information about its first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond. Editor(s): Griffith, Mark; Most, Glenn W. Series Editor(s): Grene, David; Lattimore, Richmond. Series: Complete Greek Tragedies. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 224 x 26. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226308975
- ISBN
- 9780226308975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.73
€ 40.99
€ 31.73
unknown_binding. Penelope has been waiting for her husband Odysseus to return from Troy for many years. Little does she know that his path back to her has been blocked by astonishing and terrifying trials. Will he overcome the hideous monsters, beautiful witches and treacherous seas that confront him? Translator(s): Fitzgerald, Robert. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: DB; DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Vintage Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099511687
- ISBN
- 9780099511687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 8.82
€ 12.99
€ 8.82
Hardback. Edition, translation and full critical study of a hitherto marginalised text, bringing it to full attention for the first time. Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies. Num Pages: 262 pages, 18 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABA; DB; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843843665
- ISBN
- 9781843843665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.32
€ 95.32
Hardback. Translator(s): Reeve, C. D. C. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: DB; HPCA; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 31. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co.
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9781624661181
- ISBN
- 9781624661181
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.49€ 53.97
€ 69.49
€ 53.97
Paperback. Jane Eyre is a vivid and powerful novel, abridged and retold here but containing the best and key elements of the novels on which they are based. This book comes with notes, author biography, key themes, a glossary and free audiobook on CD. Series: Webster's Word Power English Readers: Chosen Classics. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 127. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Geddes & Grosset
- Edition
- Abridged edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910965177
- ISBN
- 9781910965177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.12
€ 8.12
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Aris & Phillips Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908343352
- ISBN
- 9781908343352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.85€ 121.85
€ 126.85
€ 121.85
hardcover. The first modern literary commentary on Pliny the Younger's Epistles II, essential reading for students and scholars of Roman literature. Editor(s): Whitton, Christopher. Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics. Num Pages: 338 pages, 2 b/w illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 2ADL; 3D; DB; DSBB; HBLA1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107006898
- ISBN
- 9781107006898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.52€ 73.32
€ 73.52
€ 73.32