Ancient Purple: Relevant Selections of Latin and Greek Poetry and Prose in New Translation with Commentary
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1587540231 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He practiced surgery as a board certified urologist for thirty-five years in Rhode Island. About the Author Tobias Goodman attended Brown & Nichols School,and presented the Latin oration at the Harvard graduation. He has written medical papers and has been awarded United States patents. He has a broad range of interests including medical invention, photography, classics, public health, and the history of technology
Ancient Purple contains fresh translations in contemporary language of forty-two entertaining selections from Greek or Latin. For each passage the author provides commentary that relates to many of today's issues and questions and that creates resonance and authenticity. All are vivid messages from ancient times but are designed to interest the casual reader. Dr.Goodman has included translations of widely varying subjects: medicine, mythology, toothpaste, dramatic events and personalities from history, frien
He has a broad range of interests including medical invention, photography, classics, public health, and the history of technology. He has written medical papers and has been awarded United States patents. . Tobias Goodman attended Brown & Nichols School,and presented the Latin oration at the Harvard graduation. He pr