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Unknown, Sioned Davies |
Oxford
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The Mabinogion
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If you're enchanted by the mystical and the legendary, "The Mabinogion" promises to transport you to the heart of medieval Welsh folklore. From shape-shifters to magical creatures, and echoes of King Arthur's court, the tales weave a tapestry of the ancient with the allure of mystical adventures. It's a deep dive into a world where heroes and magic coexist, retold with a vibrancy that honors the oral traditions from which they sprung. Perfect for anyone looking to lose themselves in the rich, complex mythologies of Celtic lore.
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Richmond Lattimore, Homer |
University
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Chicago
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The Iliad of Homer
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Delve into the pages of 'The Iliad' if you're drawn to epic poetry and the grandeur of classical mythology. Homer's work isn't just a cornerstone of Western literature; it's a vivid immersion into the human aspects of heroes and gods alike, set against the backdrop of the legendary Trojan War. Its timeless narrative on the complexities of heroism and the consequences of rage stays with you long after the last page.
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William Shakespeare, Alistair McCallum |
Oxford
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Macbeth
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Imagine a tale where ambition wrestles with morality, and every raindrop in a stormy Scottish setting seems to whisper of foreboding omens. "Macbeth" isn't just a story; it's a powerful narrative of unchecked ambition and the psychological unraveling that follows. Diving into this book might leave you contemplating the weight of prophecy and consequence in your own life, all while keeping you gripped in a rapidly unravelling plot.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Aeschylus |
University
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Chicago
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Greek Tragedies
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If you're intrigued by the complexities of human emotions and the inexorable forces of destiny, Greek Tragedies will resonate with you. These ancient plays by master dramatists like Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus, still captivate readers with their profound exploration of morality and the human condition. It's a rich dive into the origins of Western drama and its enduring themes.
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Clare West, Emily Brontë |
Oxford
University
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Oxford Bookworms Library: Level 5:: Wuthering Heights
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This book is a must-read for those who are drawn to intense, passionate narratives. From the hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the Yorkshire moors to the complex characters, Wuthering Heights will transport you to a world of love, betrayal, and revenge. With its timeless themes and gripping storyline, this classic novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers. So, grab a cozy blanket and prepare to be immersed in this dark and unforgettable tale.
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Unknown, W.R.J. Barron |
Manchester
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a classic tale of chivalry and honor, set in the legendary court of King Arthur. This dual text edition provides extensive notes and a glossary to enhance the reader's understanding of the Middle English language and the cultural context. The story explores the themes of temptation and loyalty, and the protagonists' struggles to uphold the values of knighthood in the face of temptation. Recommended for fans of Arthurian literature and medieval history.
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Henrique de Senna Fernandes
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Hong
Kong
University
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The Bewitching Braid - Proceedings Of A Memorial Symposium In Honour Of Sir Charles Maurice Yonge
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"The Bewitching Braid explores themes of love and cultural divides in 1930s Macau. It offers a glimpse into the inner world of Eurasian inhabitants and their relationship with their Chinese and Portuguese legacies. The story is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of Macau in the 1930s and portrays the emergence of a more liberal Macau. This book would be a great read for those interested in historical fiction, cultural diversity, and love stories."
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Edith Hall, Euripides, James Morwood |
Oxford
University
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The Trojan Women and Other Plays
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This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba , and Andromache , in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the most tragic of poets--describes the horrific brutality that both women and children undergo during war. Yet, in the war's aftermath, this brutality is challenged and a new battleground is revealed where the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit.We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in Trojan Women , while at the same time we admire her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache, the slave-concubine of her husband's killer, endures her existence in the victor's country with a stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless, these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Edith Hall, Sophocles, H.D.F. Kitto |
Oxford
University
Press
Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King
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This volume contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy, and are equally suitable for reading for pleasure, study, or theatrical performance. The selection of Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Electra not only offers the reader the most influential and famous of Sophocles' works, it also presents in one volume the two plays dominated by a female heroic figure, and the experience of the two great dynasties featured in Greek tragedy--the houses of Oedipus and Agamemnon.
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Anthony C. Yu, Wu Cheng'en |
University
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Chicago
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The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West
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Anthony C. Yu’s celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literature’s most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu’s abridgment of his four-volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk , finally distills the epic novel’s most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of Xuanzang, a seventh-century monk who became one of China’s most illustrious religious heroes after traveling for sixteen years in search of Buddhist scriptures. Powerfully combining religious allegory with humor, fantasy, and satire, accounts of Xuanzang’s journey were passed down for a millennium before culminating in the sixteenth century with The Journey to the West . Now, readers of The Monkey and the Monk can experience the full force of his lengthy quest as he travels to India with four animal disciples, most significant among them a guardian-monkey known as “the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.” Moreover, in its newly streamlined form, this acclaimed translation of a seminal work of world literature is sure to attract an entirely new following of students and fans. “A new translation of a major literary text which totally supersedes the best existing version. . . . It establishes beyond contention the position of The Journey to the West in world literature, while at the same time throwing open wide the doors to interpretive study on the part of the English audience.”— Modern Language Notes , on the unabridged translation
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Helen Cooper, Thomas Malory |
Oxford
University
Press
Le Morte Darthur : The Winchester Manuscript
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The greatest English version of the stories of King Arthur, Le Morte D'Arthur was completed in 1469-70 by Sir Thomas Malory, knight prisoner. This edition is the first designed for the general reader to be based on the Winchester manuscript which represents what Malory wrote more closelythan the version printed by William Caxton. Extensively annotated, this edition is highly user-friendly.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles |
University
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Chicago
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Sophocles
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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
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Anthony C. Yu, Wu Cheng'en |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West
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Anthony C. Yu’s celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literature’s most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu’s abridgment of his four-volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk , finally distills the epic novel’s most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of Xuanzang, a seventh-century monk who became one of China’s most illustrious religious heroes after traveling for sixteen years in search of Buddhist scriptures. Powerfully combining religious allegory with humor, fantasy, and satire, accounts of Xuanzang’s journey were passed down for a millennium before culminating in the sixteenth century with The Journey to the West . Now, readers of The Monkey and the Monk can experience the full force of his lengthy quest as he travels to India with four animal disciples, most significant among them a guardian-monkey known as “the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.” Moreover, in its newly streamlined form, this acclaimed translation of a seminal work of world literature is sure to attract an entirely new following of students and fans. “A new translation of a major literary text which totally supersedes the best existing version. . . . It establishes beyond contention the position of The Journey to the West in world literature, while at the same time throwing open wide the doors to interpretive study on the part of the English audience.”— Modern Language Notes , on the unabridged translation
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David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, Aeschylus |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Aeschylus v.1
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Het verhaal van Orestes, de enige bewaarde Griekse toneeltrilogie, toont in een groots lyrisch drama hoe de wet van vergelding plaatsmaakt voor de heerschappij van het recht. Koning Agamemnon, die zijn dochter offerde voor de Trojaanse oorlog, wordt bij zijn triomfantelijke terugkeer door zijn vrouw Klytaimestra vermoord. Hun zoon Orestes doodt zijn moeder om zijn vader te wreken. Door haar wrekende geesten achtervolgd vlucht hij naar Athene, waar een nieuwe rechtbank de keten van de bloedwraak doorbreekt.De Athener Aischylos (525-456 v.Chr.) vocht in 490 mee in de beroemde slag van Marathon. De zeeslag bij Salamis (480) is het onderwerp van Perzen, de oudste van zijn zeven bewaarde tragedies. Twee jaar na de opvoering van Het verhaal van Orestes (458) stierf hij op Sicilië.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles |
University
Of
Chicago
Press
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8
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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
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