Literary essays
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Literary essays
Paperback. Taken from the "Lives", a series of biographies spanning the Graeco-Roman age, this collection describes the twilight of the old Roman Republic from 157-43 BC. Deeply influential on Shakespeare and many other later writers, the works explore corruption, decadence, and the struggle for ultimate power. Editor(s): Seager, Robin. Translator(s): Warner, Rex. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- 9780140449341
- ISBN
- 9780140449341
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Paperback. Plutarch wrote a large number of essays on ethical, scientific, philosophical, ephemeral, historical and literary topics. Even when dealing with technical subjects, the essays reflect the author's particular style - with anecdotes and quotations included. Editor(s): Kidd, Ian. Translator(s): Waterfield, Robin. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- 1st Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140445640
- ISBN
- 9780140445640
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€ 19.99€ 15.76
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Paperback. Presents nine biographies that illuminate the careers, personalities and military campaigns of some of Rome's greatest statesmen, whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. This title includes prominent figures who achieved fame for their pivotal roles in Roman history. Translator(s): Scott-Kilvert, Ian. Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; DNF; HBJD; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140441581
- ISBN
- 9780140441581
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€ 17.99€ 13.47
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Hardcover. Plutarch (c. 45 120 CE) wrote on many subjects. His extant works other than the "Parallel Lives" are varied, about sixty in number, and known as the "Moralia" ("Moral Essays"). They reflect his philosophy about living a good life, and provide a treasury of information concerning Greco-Roman society, traditions, ideals, ethics, and religion. Editor(s): Cherniss, Harold. Translator(s): Helmbold, W.C. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 602 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 172 x 116 x 31. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 602
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1957
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674994478
- ISBN
- 9780674994478
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€ 33.99€ 28.80
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Paperback. Pliny's letters provide a fascinating insight into Roman life in the period 97 to 112 AD. They document politics, social life, religion, the educational system, the treatment of slaves and include a vivid description of the eruption of Vesuvius. This is a lively and sympathetic new translation. Translator(s): Walsh, P. G. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 432 pages, one map; one house plan. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199538942
- ISBN
- 9780199538942
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Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 12.50
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Paperback. A work that ranges from astronomy to art and from geography to zoology. Mingling acute observation with often wild speculation, it offers a view of the world as it was understood in the first century AD, whether describing the danger of diving for sponges, the first water-clock, or the use of asses' milk to remove wrinkles. Translator(s): Healey, John. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140444131
- ISBN
- 9780140444131
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€ 17.99€ 12.53
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Paperback. Translator(s): Cornford, Francis MacDonald. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 347.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195003642
- ISBN
- 9780195003642
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€ 72.02
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Paperback. Translator(s): Brann, Eva; Kalkavage, Peter; Salem, Eric. Series: Focus Philosophical Library. Num Pages: 104 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DNF; DSBB; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 168.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Focus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780941051514
- ISBN
- 9780941051514
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.42
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Paperback. An introduction to the central problems of moral and political philosophy. In the notes to his translation, Professor Irwin discusses the historical and social context of the dialogue, expounds and criticises the arguments, and tries above all to suggest the questions a modern reader ought to raise about Plato's doctrines. Translator(s): Irwin, Terence H. Series: Clarendon Plato S. Num Pages: 280 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AHA; DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 134 x 14. Weight in Grams: 298. Good clean copy with some shelf wear. Ex-Libris with bookplate and non ink stamp. Sunning to spine, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Number of pages
- 280
- SKU
- KCW0001561
- ISBN
- 9780198720911
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Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 34.99€ 28.97
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Paperback. Editor(s): Rowe, Christopher. Translator(s): Rowe, Christopher. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 102.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780140449747
- ISBN
- 9780140449747
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.27
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Paperback. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199540327
- ISBN
- 9780199540327
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€ 10.69
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Paperback. A book that is suitable for courses at various levels in philosophy, from introductory courses on Plato, or problems in Philosophy, to graduate seminars. Num Pages: 133 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 6. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 132
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Edition
- Translated By Donald Zeyl
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872200166
- ISBN
- 9780872200166
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Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 12.71
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Paperback. Translator(s): Gill, Mary Louise; Ryan, Paul. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 137 x 12. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 175
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872203280
- ISBN
- 9780872203280
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Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 228. 320 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: DNF. Dimension: 209 x 132 x 18. Weight: 220.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc.
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486411217
- ISBN
- 9780486411217
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Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.16
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Paperback. Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, this title debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office. Editor(s): Emlyn-Jones, Chris. Translator(s): Hamilton, Walter. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140449044
- ISBN
- 9780140449044
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Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.78
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Hardcover. Translator(s): Bury, R.G. Series: Loeb Classical Library. Num Pages: 644 pages, 3ill. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 120 x 33. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Loeb
- Number of pages
- 644
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1929
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674992573
- ISBN
- 9780674992573
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€ 33.99€ 28.71
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Paperback. A translation that offers an introduction presenting both basic information and a sense of scholarly opinion. Editor(s): Woodruff, Paul. Translator(s): Nehamas, Alexander; Woodruff, Paul. Num Pages: 109 pages. BIC Classification: DNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 6. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 107
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Edition
- Copyright 1989
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872200760
- ISBN
- 9780872200760
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.43
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Paperback. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DB; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 11. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199540501
- ISBN
- 9780199540501
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Condition: New
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Paperback. "The Republic" deals with almost the whole range of Plato's thought, but is particularly concerned with what makes a well-balanced society and individual. It combines argument with myth to advocate a life organized by reason rather than dominated by leisures and appetites. Translator(s): Davies, John Llewelyn; Vaughan, David James. Series Editor(s): Griffith, Tom. Series: Wordsworth Classics of World Literature. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; DNF; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 125 x 24. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Edition
- New Ed
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions Ltd
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853264832
- ISBN
- 9781853264832
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Condition: New
€ 7.09
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Hardcover. Although Plato's celebrated work of philosophy describes a society which to some seems the ideal human community and to others like a totalitarian nightmare, it also raises enduring questions about politics, art, education and the general conduct of life. Translator(s): Lindsay, A.D. Num Pages: 341 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Everyman United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857150988
- ISBN
- 9781857150988
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.61
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Paperback. Editor(s): Grube, G. M. A. Translator(s): Grube, G. M. A. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872201361
- ISBN
- 9780872201361
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.38
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Paperback. Features an appendix that contains the fragments of early Greek love poetry which helps the reader appreciate the rich, and perhaps elusive, meaning of eros. Editor(s): Nehamas, Alexander; Woodruff, Paul. Translator(s): Nehamas, Alexander; Woodruff, Paul. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 141
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872202207
- ISBN
- 9780872202207
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.42
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Paperback. "Meno (Second Edition)". Translator(s): Grube, G. M. A. Num Pages: 39 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 53 x 3. Weight in Grams: 52.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 33
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Edition
- Second Edition,2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780915144242
- ISBN
- 9780915144242
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Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.09
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Paperback. Editor(s): Partenie, Catalin. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: DB; HPCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199552559
- ISBN
- 9780199552559
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Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.83
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