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Hardback. After Sappho but before the great Latin poets, the most important short poems in the ancient world were Greek epigrams. This title offers a selection of the Greek epigrams. It showcases the poetry of nine poets, with many epigrams from "The Milan Papyrus". It provides an introduction describing the emergence of the epigram in Hellenistic Greece. Num Pages: 272 pages, 12 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265790
- ISBN
- 9780520265790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.11€ 73.24
€ 95.11
€ 73.24
Hardback. Ancient epics remain a fount of inspiration for poets, dramatists, and musicians not only because they tell good stories in an aesthetically beautiful way, but also because they speak to contemporary hearts and minds still wrestling with timeless issues of human limitation, passion, violence, and uses and abuses of power. Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405159470
- ISBN
- 9781405159470
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.21
€ 101.21
Paperback. Ancient epics remain a fount of inspiration for poets, dramatists, and musicians not only because they tell good stories in an aesthetically beautiful way, but also because they speak to contemporary hearts and minds still wrestling with timeless issues of human limitation, passion, violence, and uses and abuses of power. Series: Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World. Num Pages: 218 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; 2ADL; 2AHA; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118255346
- ISBN
- 9781118255346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.32
€ 36.32
paperback. Poetry, stories, hymns, prayers, and wisdom texts found exquisite written expression in ancient Egypt while their literary counterparts were still being recited around hearth fires in ancient Greece and Israel. This title offers an extensive sampling of all the major genres of ancient Egyptian literature. Translator(s): Foster, John L. Num Pages: 304 pages, 13 line drawings. BIC Classification: DQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780292725270
- ISBN
- 9780292725270
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.03
€ 27.99
€ 21.03
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ryan, Donald P (Pacific Lutheran University USA). BIC Classification: 2AB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 211 x 17. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- The American University in Cairo Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789774167836
- ISBN
- 9789774167836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 23.01
€ 23.01
Paperback. A comparative modernist study of the connections between Irish and Japanese literature, opening up uncharted avenues of cross-cultural exchange. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 2GJ; DSA; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 33. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773546912
- ISBN
- 9780773546912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.18
€ 46.99
€ 42.18
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 338 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691646312
- ISBN
- 9780691646312
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.96
€ 181.96
Paperback. 247pp
- Publisher
- Viking
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780670918072
- ISBN
- 9780670918072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99
€ 13.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white halftones, figures. BIC Classification: DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813562155
- ISBN
- 9780813562155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.63
€ 41.99
€ 37.63
Paperback. In Egypt, Nuri, a teenage boy, falls in love with Mona - the woman his father will marry. Consumed with longing, Nuri wants to get his father out of the way - to take his place in Mona's heart. But when his father disappears, Nuri regrets what he wished for. Alone, he and Mona search desperately for the man they both love. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141027500
- ISBN
- 9780141027500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.76
€ 13.99
€ 11.76
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- PM Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629631448
- ISBN
- 9781629631448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.06
€ 16.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. A manifesto against systematic thinking, this text on literary theory, first published 70 years ago in 1928, is a difficult book by a famously difficult writer. Editor(s): Samuels, Lisa. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSA; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520213944
- ISBN
- 9780520213944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Hardcover. The "Anabasis of Alexander" by Arrian (ca. 95 175 BCE) is the best extant account of Alexander the Great s adult life. A description of India and of Nearchus voyage thence, was to be a supplement. Translator(s): Robson, E.I. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 634 pages, 1col map. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 133 x 174 x 34. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Loeb
- Number of pages
- 634
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Edition
- Revised Text and Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674992603
- ISBN
- 9780674992603
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.99
€ 33.99
€ 28.99
Paperback. This collection of forty 'hadith' by one of the most famous compilers of 'hadith' is generally regarded as the most popular anthology and the best introduction to the study of the Prophet's sayings. The Arabic original has been printed alongside the English translation. Translator(s): Ibrahim, Ezzeddin; Davies, Denys Johnson. Num Pages: 132 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; HRH; HRLC; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 12. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 132
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946621651
- ISBN
- 9780946621651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.73
€ 13.99
€ 11.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: DC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 100. 64pp
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780905223537
- ISBN
- 9780905223537
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00
€ 13.00
Hardcover. 156pp. DJ slightly worn & some edge foxing. Spine sunned, but o/w remains a good to copy of this first edition with clear text and firm binding
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Sampson Low, Marston & Co
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1915
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- KNW0009708
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 10.00
€ 10.00
Hardcover. First impression. Clean copy. Fine in dustjacket. DJ is quite worn and torn, with tears to edges, but remains good overall
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Sampson Low, Marston
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1935
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- KOC0019599
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 10.00
€ 10.00
Paperback. A collection which proceeds chronologically, from poetry and short stories which offer insights into the filmmaker, Luis Bunuel's life and thought. Translator(s): White, Garrett. Num Pages: 277 pages, 1 b/w photograph. BIC Classification: 2ADS; APFA; APFB; DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376. Selected Writings of Luis Bunuel. 277 pages, 1 b&w photograph. A collection which proceeds chronologically, from poetry and short stories which offer insights into the filmmaker, Luis Bunuel's life and thought. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2ADS; APFA; APFB; DNF. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 18. Weight: 400. Translator(s): White, Garrett.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520234239
- ISBN
- 9780520234239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.44
€ 40.99
€ 29.44
Paperback. Witty, exuberant and irresistibly entertaining, Shaw's fifth and most ambitious novel is a brilliant satire on social prejudice. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848547292
- ISBN
- 9781848547292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Hardcover. Good copy in originalred cloth. Sunning to spine and top of front cover. Yellowing to pages but binding remains tight and text is clear
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Constable and Co Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1924
- SKU
- KOC0002531
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: BG; DSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 583.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 290
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- KEX0227700
- ISBN
- 9780802007124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 82 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 319. Weight in Grams: 118. 8vo. Some light shelfwear.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Salmon Poetry
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- SKU
- KEX0272986
- ISBN
- 9781910669044
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 82 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 319. Weight in Grams: 118. 8vo. Clean copy.
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Salmon Poetry
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- SKU
- KEX0274463
- ISBN
- 9781910669044
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Translator(s): Rosenwald, Lawrence. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 508 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 3JH; BGH; DNF; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1085.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691632162
- ISBN
- 9780691632162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.88
€ 257.88