Virgil's Messianic Eclogue, Its Meaning, Occasion, & Sources: Three Studies
- 162 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Joseph Bickersteth Mayor held positions as Emeritus Professor at King's College, London, and Honorary Fellow at St. John's College, Cambridge. He was the brother of John E.B. Mayor, who was also an academic.
This scholarly edition of Clement of Alexandria's Miscellanies offers a valuable resource for classicists and theologians alike. Featuring the original Greek text, along with extensive annotations and commentary, the book sheds light on the complex ideas and arguments of this influential early Christian thinker.
In this illuminating study of English poetry, critic Joseph B. Mayor offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the principles of meter and rhyme that underlie some of the greatest works of literature in the English language. Drawing on examples from Shakespeare, Milton, and other classic poets, Mayor shows how the rhythms of poetry can shape, enhance, and enliven the emotional impact of language, and offers practical advice to aspiring writers seeking to master these essential techniques.