Publisher's Synopsis
A Companion to School Classics by James Gow is a reference book designed to assist students and teachers in the study of classical literature. The book is divided into two main sections: Greek and Latin literature. Each section is further divided into chapters that cover specific authors and works, such as Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, Virgil's Aeneid, and Ovid's Metamorphoses.The book provides detailed summaries of each work, along with analysis and commentary on the themes, characters, and literary devices used by the authors. It also includes background information on the historical and cultural context of each work, as well as information on the authors themselves.In addition to the main sections on Greek and Latin literature, the book also includes a section on mythology, which covers the major gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as their roles in mythology and literature.Overall, A Companion to School Classics is an invaluable resource for anyone studying classical literature, providing a comprehensive overview of the major works and authors of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as the mythology that influenced their writing.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.
