St. Basil the Great to Students on Greek Literature

By Basil Edward Raymond Maloney

Book Overview

St. Basil The Great To Students On Greek Literature: With Notes And Vocabulary (1901) is a book written by Edward Raymond Maloney. The book is a collection of letters written by St. Basil the Great, a fourth-century bishop of Caesarea, to his students on the subject of Greek literature. The letters cover a range of topics, including the importance of studying literature, the value of reading poetry, and the role of rhetoric in public speaking. The book also includes extensive notes and a vocabulary section to aid readers in understanding the texts. Maloney provides historical and cultural context for the letters, as well as explanations of difficult words and phrases. Overall, St. Basil The Great To Students On Greek Literature: With Notes And Vocabulary (1901) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and education, as well as those studying ancient Greek texts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164836609
• ISBN13: 9781164836605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"