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  • Erasmus

    by Jebb Richard Claverhouse ...
    Desiderius Erasmus was born at Rotterdam on the 27th of October, 1467. His father, Gerhard de Praet, belonged to a respectable family at Gouda, a small town of south Holland, not far from Rotterdam: his mother, Margaret, was the daughter of a physician at Sevenberg in Brabant. Gerhard's parents were resolved that he should become a monk. Meanwhile he was secretly betrothed to Margaret. His family ... Read more

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  • The Tragedies of Sophocles

    by Sophocles ...
    Translated by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    The Tragedies of Sophocles contains classics such as Oedipus and Antigone, translated into English in 1917. ... Read more

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  • Erasmus

    Life of a humanist

    by Richard C. Jebb, Desiderius Erasmus ...
    This book presents the history of Erasmus, an European humanist; and his essay against war."With Erasmus a new period opens. Two things broadly distinguish him, as a scholar, from the men before and after him. First, he was not only a refined humanist, writing for the fastidious few, and prizing no judgment but theirs; he took the most profitable authors of antiquity,—profitable in a moral as well ... Read more

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  • The Influence of the Greek Mind on Modern Life

    by Richard C. Jebb ...
    This book treats of the Influence of the Greek Mind on Modern Life.“The vital power of the Greek spirit was indeed not fully disclosed until, after suffering a partial eclipse in the Macedonian age, it emerged in a new quality, as a source of illumination to the Italian masters of the world. Under the plastic touch of conquered Greece, the Latin language was gradually moulded into an apter ... Read more

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  • Humanism in Education

    by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb (1841-1905) was a British classical scholar and Member of Parliament for Cambridge University. He was acknowledged to be one of the most brilliant classical scholars of his time, a humanist and an unsurpassed translator from and into the classical languages.The Jebb’s essay Humanism in Education, which we propose to our readers today, is based on a Romanes Lecture, ... Read more

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  • Erasmus of Rotterdam

    by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb (1841-1905) was a British classical scholar and Member of Parliament for Cambridge University. He was acknowledged to be one of the most brilliant classical scholars of his time, a humanist and an unsurpassed translator from and into the classical languages.The Jebb’s essay Erasmus of Rotterdam, which we propose to our readers today, is based on a Rede Lecture, ... Read more

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  • The Age of Pericles

    by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb (1841-1905) was a British classical scholar and Member of Parliament for Cambridge University. He was acknowledged to be one of the most brilliant classical scholars of his time, a humanist and an unsurpassed translator from and into the classical languages.The Jebb’s essay The Age of Pericles, which we propose to our readers today, was written in Glasgow in March 1889 ... Read more

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  • The Tragedies of Sophocles

    by Sophocles ...
    Translated by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    The Tragedies of Sophocles is an essential collection showcasing the profound depth of human emotion and the complexities of fate, power, and moral dilemmas within the context of ancient Greek society. Renowned for his innovative dramaturgy, Sophocles crafts a rich tapestry of characters navigating their tragic destinies, highlighting themes of hubris, divine intervention, and the inexorable ... Read more

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  • The Cambridge Modern History Collection

    by Mandell Creighton, Edward John Payne, J.B. Bury, Stanley Leathes, Edward Armstrong, Laurence Burd, Richard Garnett, Horatio Brown, T.F. Tout, Emil Reich, Henry Clarke, Adolphus Ward, James Gairdner, William Cunningham, Richard Jebb, M.R. James, William Barry, Henry Lea, Franz Kraus, Thomas Lindsay, Albert Pollard, Arthur Tilley, James Whitney, Andrew Fairbairn, William Collins, James Mullinger, F.W. Maitland, Reginald Laurence, George Edmundson, Thomas Law, John Laughton, Sidney Lee, Ugo Balzani, Arthur Butler, Martin Hume, Samuel Gairdner, Robert Dunlop, John Neville Figgis, W.F. Reddaway, George Prothero, William Shaw, Joseph Tanner, Charles Firth, William Reddaway, Mortiz Brosch, Arthur Clutton-Brock, Arthur Grant, Arthur Hassall, Emile Faguet, Stafford Northcote, Harold Child, John Pollock, Henry Gwatkin, Richard Lodge, Wolfgang Michael, Harold Temperley, Robert Nisbet Bain, Ernest Benians, Moritz Kaufmann ...
    This carefully curated anthology brings together a broad selection of timeless works in one digital edition. Readers can discover essential voices, memorable stories and enduring ideas across a rich variety of literary styles. Prepared for comfortable continuous reading, this collection is ideal for exploring classic literature or returning to lasting favorites. ... Read more

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  • The Tragedies of Sophocles

    Exploring Fate, Free Will, and Human Tragedy in Ancient Thebes

    by Sophocles ...
    Translated by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    Sophocles' "The Tragedies of Sophocles" comprises a collection of some of the most profound works in ancient Greek literature, showcasing the playwright's mastery in weaving complex narratives that delve into themes of fate, morality, and the human condition. Notable plays such as "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone" illuminate the tension between individual agency and divine will while employing a rich, ... Read more

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  • Ajax - Imperium Press (Studies in Reaction)

    by Sophocles ...
    Translated by Richard C Jebb ...
    Thought to be Sophocles' earliest surviving play, Ajax is a study in archaic values. After the death of Achilles, Telamonian Ajax stands above the other Greeks as the greatest warrior, but the Greek chiefs award Achilles' armour to the wily Odysseus. Stung by this dishonour, Ajax, "our dread lord of rugged might, now lies stricken with a storm that darkens the soul," and the play moves to its gut ... Read more

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  • Delphi Complete Works of Bacchylides (Illustrated)

    by Bacchylides of Ceos ...
    Translated by Richard Claverhouse Jebb ...
    Series Book 100 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    The fifth century Greek lyric poet Bacchylides was the nephew of Simonides of Ceos and the rival of Pindar. He was included by later Greeks in the canonical list of nine lyric poets, due to his ‘elegance’ and ‘polished’ style. The most notable features of his poetry are clarity in expression and simplicity of thought, making his verses an ideal introduction to the study of Greek lyric poetry. ... Read more

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