Pausanias
Guide to Greece: Central Greece (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140442250
- author:
- Pausanias
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1979
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 2.79 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Other prose: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pausanias' Guide to Greece Central Greece is a remarkably literate and well-informed guidebook written in the second century AD for a predominantly Roman audience. This volume, the first of two, provides an account of the five provinces of central Greece, including cities such as Athens, Corinth, and Thebes, as well as a compelling depiction of the Oracle at Delphi.
Along the way, Pausanias recounts Greek legends that are unknown from any other source and quotes a wealth of classical literature and poetry that would otherwise have been lost. This unique blend of travel writing and literary analysis makes Guide to Greece an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece.
Originally published in 2004, this edition remains a significant contribution to our understanding of classical Greece, offering a fascinating glimpse into the country's rich heritage and traditions.
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