Alfred J. Church

Gebundenes Buch

Stories from the Greek Tragedians

Beschreibung

1885. With 24 illustrations from designs by Flaxman and others. Contents: The Story of the Love of Alcestis; The Story of the Vengeance of Medea; The Story of the Death of Hercules; The Story of the Seven Chiefs Against Thebes; The Story of Antigone; The Story of Iphigenia in Aulis; The Story of Philoctetes, or the Bow of Hercules; The Story of the Death of Agamemnon; The Story of Electra, or the Return of Orestes; The Story of the Furies, or the Loosing of Orestes; The Story of Iphigenia Among the Taurians; The Story of the Persians, or the Battle of Salamis; and The Story of Ion. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Autor

Alfred John Church was an English classical scholar born in London on January 29, 1829. He was educated at King's College, London, and Lincoln College, Oxford. After completing his education, Church took holy orders and became an assistant master at Merchant Taylors' School, where he worked from 1857 to 1870. His career as a scholar and educator allowed him to contribute significantly to classical literature and education. Church is well-known for his retellings of ancient Greek epics, making these texts accessible to a wider audience. He authored works such as The Story of the Iliad and The Story of the Odyssey, which were intended for educational purposes, bringing classical stories to life for younger readers. Church's expertise in ancient languages and classical works made him a respected figure in his field. He passed away on April 27, 1912, at the age of 83, in Richmond, United Kingdom, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of classical studies. Church's contributions to literature and education continue to be recognized today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juli 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 659g
• ISBN-13: 9780548016862
• ISBN-10: 0548016860
• Artikelnr.: 23137728