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Gilbert Highet
Gilbert Highet brought us the chilling "Great Short Tales of Mystery and Terror." He was a scholar who knew how to pick a good spine-tingling story. If you like a good scare, his collections are worth a look.
The classical tradition
Synopsis
This extensive study explores the enduring influence of Greek and Roman antiquity on Western thought and culture. It traces the classical tradition through various periods, examining how ancient ideas have been preserved, reinterpreted, and transformed across centuries of literature, philosophy, and art. The book offers a comprehensive look at the legacy that continues to shape our modern world.