Homer: The Odyssey
- 112 pages
- 4 hours of reading
This handy guide will introduce students to a text that has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3000 years.
Jasper Griffin Books
Jasper Griffin was a distinguished scholar of classical literature at the University of Oxford. His academic career was deeply rooted in the study of ancient texts, exploring their enduring relevance and complex nuances. Through his work, he illuminated the intellectual heritage of antiquity, contributing significantly to the understanding and appreciation of classical thought for contemporary audiences.
Homer on Life and Death
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Iliad' and Odyssey' are not just good stories. Homeric poetry manages to confer significance on the persons and actions, and to interpret the world and human life and death. This book shows how this is done.
The Oxford History of the Classical World
- 454 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Written by a team of distinguished scholars these volumes offer a comprehensive view of the Graeco-Roman world, its history and achievements. With over 250 illustrations and with extensive reference material.
The Oxford History of Greece and the Hellenistic World
- 520 pages
- 19 hours of reading
'From reviews of The Oxford History of the Classical World: the book is truly excellent the standard of the contributions is extraordinarily high ' -Observer' this book has no equal and would be difficult to better ' -Books and Bookmen
This book tells the story of the rise of Rome from its origins as a cluster of villages to the foundation of the Roman Empire by Augustus and its consolidation in the first two centuries AD. It also discusses some aspects of the later Empire and its influence on western civilizations, not least through the adoption of Christianity.
