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Paperback. A selection of myths at the heart of Roman mythology and literature that manages to relate many of the episodes in that world-historical march toward the Age of Augustus and accompanied by an Introduction that deftly sets them in their cosmological, theological, and Augustan contexts. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DCF; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603846240
ISBN
9781603846240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.56

While preserving the basic narrative of the Iliad, this bare-bones abridgement highlights the epic's high poetic moments and essential mythological content, and will prove especially useful in surveys of world literature, and in Western civilization surveys. Num Pages: 215 pages, map. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872205437
ISBN
9780872205437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.53

Paperback. While preserving the basic narrative of the Iliad, this bare-bones abridgement highlights the epic's high poetic moments and essential mythological content, and will prove especially useful in surveys of world literature, and in Western civilization surveys. Num Pages: 215 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DCF; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co.
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872205420
ISBN
9780872205420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.41

Selections from both the Iliad and the Odyssey, made with an eye for those episodes that figure most prominently in the study of mythology. Num Pages: 532 pages, map. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 31. Weight in Grams: 594.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
532
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872205413
ISBN
9780872205413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.56
€ 39.93

Paperback. Selections from both the Iliad and the Odyssey, made with an eye for those episodes that figure most prominently in the study of mythology. Num Pages: 532 pages. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DCF; DSBB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
532
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872205406
ISBN
9780872205406
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.25

Paperback. Translations of the three great Japanese haiku masters, Basho, Buson and Issa, each selection featuring an introduction, around 100 haiku, and other poetry or prose by the poet, plus a superb essay on the art of haiku. Editor(s): Hass, Robert. Translator(s): Hass, Robert. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First UK edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852249724
ISBN
9781852249724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.56

Paperback. Signed copies. 81pp.
Publisher
Salmon Poetry
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
9781907056055
ISBN
9781907056055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.00
€ 11.72

paperback. Allen Ginsberg was one of the most influential cultural and literary figures of the 20th century, his face and political causes familiar to millions who had never even read his poetry. This book attempts to offers a portrait of this poet by bringing together his poetry, journals, music, photographs and letters, much of it never before published. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 37. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141398990
ISBN
9780141398990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. A beautiful compilation of Gibran's prose and poetry offering a wide variety of theme, occasion, mood, and form Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DCF; DN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851689729
ISBN
9781851689729
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.77

Paperback. Fine copy showing some shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Co.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0016181
ISBN
9780880011952
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

paperback. Published on his 75th birthday, this new selection presents just over a hundred of Brendan Kennelly's most essential poems, accompanied by an audio CD of his own readings drawn from two classic recordings. Editor(s): Brown, Terence; Longley, Michael. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330. From the library of Ivor Browne and June Levine. Gift inscription on half title page. CD included. Very good clean copy, as new
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloodaxe Books Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0031390
ISBN
9781852249045
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 18.00

Containing an Introduction that talks about the place of the "Aeneid" in Roman mythology, history, and literature, this abridgment of Stanley Lombardo's translation of Virgil's "Aeneid" is suitable for use in such courses as those surveys of Roman history or classical mythology in which time may not permit a reading of the epic in its entirety. Translator(s): Lombardo, Stanley. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872207912
ISBN
9780872207912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 54 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 8. Weight in Grams: 113. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Dedalus Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0004007
ISBN
9781901233124
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

paperback. A collection of Ovid's poems that deals with the whole spectrum of sexual desire, ranging from deeply emotional declarations of eternal devotion to flippant arguments for promiscuity. It features poems such as "Amores" and "Cures for Love". Translator(s): Green, Peter. Num Pages: 464 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Condition
New
SKU
9780140443608
ISBN
9780140443608
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.53

Hardback. The Epic of Ram by Tulsidas has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India and an influential literary masterpiece. This volume recounts Ram s birth on earth, his youthful adventures, and the celebration of his marriage to Sita." Translator(s): Lutgendorf, Professor of Hindi and Modern Indian Studies Philip, PhD (University of Iowa). Series: Murty Classical Library of India. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 211 x 27. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674088610
ISBN
9780674088610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.40

Hardcover. "The Epic of Ram "by Tulsidas has become the most beloved retelling of the ancient Ramayana story across northern India and an influential literary masterpiece. This volume presents the poet s grand introduction to Ram, setting the stage for his advent and divine mission." Translator(s): Lutgendorf, Professor of Hindi and Modern Indian Studies Philip, PhD (University of Iowa). Series: Murty Classical Library of India. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674425019
ISBN
9780674425019
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.55

Paperback. Presents a tale of morality, tragedy and pure adventure. This book shows how Gilgamesh, King of Uruk and his companion Enkidu journey to the Spring of Youth, defeat the Bull of Heaven and slay the monster Humbaba. Translator(s): Sandars, N. K. Num Pages: 128 pages, 1 b&w map, glossary. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 7. Weight in Grams: 104.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1960
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140441000
ISBN
9780140441000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.10

Paperback. Since the discovery over one hundred years ago of a body of Mesopotamian poetry preserved on clay tablets, what has come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh has been considered a masterpiece of ancient literature. This title presents the Epic to the general reader in a clear narrative. Translator(s): Kovacs, Maureen Gallery. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSB; DCF; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 232.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804717113
ISBN
9780804717113
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.26

Paperback. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu. This text is translated by Andrew George. Translator(s): George, Andrew. Num Pages: 304 pages, map, glossary. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140449198
ISBN
9780140449198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. The definitive scholarly edition of Herbert's complete English poems, accompanied by extensive explanatory and textual apparatus. Editor(s): Wilcox, Helen. Num Pages: 788 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBD; DSC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 229 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1176. 786 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Wilcox, Helen. The definitive scholarly edition of Herbert's complete English poems, accompanied by extensive explanatory and textual apparatus. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 2AB; DCF; DSBD; DSC. Dimension: 160 x 229 x 35. Weight: 1222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
786
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521177207
ISBN
9780521177207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 46.45

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