What the Greeks Did for Us

by Tony Spawforth

Book Overview

An enjoyable, accessible exploration of the legacy of ancient Greece today, across our daily lives and all forms of popular culture

Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like "pandemic," a Freudian state of mind like the "Oedipus complex," or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300278691
• ISBN13: 9780300278699
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.1" x 7.7"