Greek Studies in the Italian Renaissance
by
Professor N. G. Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2016
Which famous poet treasured his copy of Homer, but could never learn Greek? What prompted diplomats to circulate a speech by Demosthenes – in Latin translation – when the Turks threatened to invade Europe? Why would enthusiastic Florentines crowd a lecture on the Roman Neoplatonist Plotinus, but...