Essays and Addresses

Originally published in 1907, this book presents a carefully chosen selection of essays and addresses by Richard Claverhouse Jebb.

Richard Claverhouse Jebb (Author)

9781107655157, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

658 pages
21.6 x 14 x 3.7 cm, 0.83 kg

Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb (1841–1905) was an influential Greek scholar and politician. Originally published in 1907, this book presents a carefully chosen selection of essays and addresses taken from Jebb's large body of work. The selections are for the most part based around classical areas, but other topics are also covered. Textual notes are included throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the classical world and the writings of Jebb.

1. The genius of Sophocles
2. Pindar
3. The age of Pericles
4. Ancient organs of public opinion
5. Lucian
6. Delos
7. Caesar: a sketch J. A. Froude
8. Erasmus
9. The speeches of Thucydides
10. Suidas on the change ascribed to Sophocles in regard to trilogies
11. Samuel Johnson
12. Humanism in education
13. On present tendencies in classical studies
14. The influence of the Greek mind on modern life
15. The work of the universities for the nation, past and present
16. An address delivered at the Mason College
17. University education and national life.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]