The Challenge of the Greek and Other Essays

Originally published in 1942, this book presents a series of essays by Terrot Reaveley Glover on subjects related to classical life and literature.

T. R. Glover (Author)

9781107643154, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 December 2013

252 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.5 cm, 0.33 kg

Terrot Reaveley Glover (1869–1943) was a renowned Cambridge classicist and historian. Originally published in 1942, this book presents a series of essays by Glover on various subjects largely related to classical life and literature. The text will be of value to anyone with an interest in the classical world and the writings of Glover.

Preface
1. The challenge of the Greek
2. Purpose in classical studies
3. The Greek and the forest
4. The Greek farmer
5. Emporia
6. Feeding the Athenians
7. The fairy tale
8. The gastronomers
9. Iced water
10. Team or hero?
11. Homer and his readers
12. Two centenaries
Index.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]