Brush up Your Classics! An informative and entertaining guide to understanding the most famous words, phrases, and stories of the Greek classics

Author(s): Michael Macrone

Greek Literature | Reference

Here is a fabulous and fun reference guide to the Latin and Greek origins of such words and expressions as "windbag" and "seize the day," as well as a lively tour through the literature and life of ancient times. With fun black-and-white illustrations, this irreverent and informative book provides history, maps, and even a glossary for a unique way to revisit the ancient classics.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780517202845
  • : Gramercy Books
  • : Gramercy Books
  • : 0.360152
  • : 01 April 1999
  • : .88 Inches X 5.73 Inches X 8.52 Inches
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Michael Macrone
  • : hardback with dustjacket
  • : very good
  • : 256