231 results for 'Loeb, Jeph'

Pindar's victory odes are a testament to the enduring power of ancient Greek poetry. Written in complex verse, these poems commemorate the achievements of athletes and powerful rulers at the four...

Euripides I: A Collection of Ancient Greek Plays Three plays by one of antiquity's greatest poets are presented in this volume. Euripides' dramatic creations have been prized for their pathos, terror...

Theocritus, Moschus, Bion is a collection of poems that explores the bucolic genre, a style of poetry that celebrates the natural world. Theocritus, a poet from Syracuse, is credited with inventing...

Antiquity's most influential mythological handbook is presented in three books. This comprehensive summary of traditional Greek mythology and heroic legends was written in clear and unaffected style,...

Aeschylus: Fragments v. III by Aeschylus This volume presents fresh texts and translations of three significant tragedies from ancient Greek drama, offering insights into the works of one of Athens'...

The Hecale. Hymns. Epigrams of Callimachus is a comprehensive collection of poetry and prose from one of the most influential scholars-poets of the ancient world. Born in Cyrene, Libya, Callimachus...

A chronicle of Rome in crisis, spanning half a century of turmoil from AD 180 to 238. Herodian's work provides one of the few surviving accounts of this pivotal era, offering insights into the...

Cicero's private correspondence with his dear friend Atticus offers an intimate glimpse into the mind and motivations of Rome's most prolific public figure. Spanning over 24 years, these letters...

The Historia Augusta: Maximus and Balbinus is a unique window into the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. This collection of thirty books offers a detailed Latin source for historians,...

Cicero's treatise on rhetoric, Ad C. Herennium, is a seminal work on the art of effective communication. Written by one of Rome's most renowned orators and politicians, this 14th-century manuscript...

Roman History by Appian and Appianus of Alexandria This comprehensive history of the Roman Republic spans from its early days to the 2nd century BC, offering a unique perspective on the rise of the...

Maximus' Philosophical Orations is a collection of forty-one brief addresses on various topics of ethical, philosophical, and theological import. Written in the latter half of the second century AD,...

Catullus, Tibullus, and Pervigilium Veneris is a collection of poems by Gaius Valerius Catullus, showcasing his unique style and emotional depth. Written in various metres and forms, these works...

Aristotle's Poetics brings together three influential ancient Greek treatises on literature. This collection provides a comprehensive understanding of Greek tragedy and poetic diction, as well as...

Maximus of Tyre's Philosophical Orations is a collection of forty-one brief addresses on various topics of ethical, philosophical, and theological import. Written in a fluid and hybrid style that...

Aetia. Iambi. Lyric Poems by CallimachusThis collection of poetry presents the surviving works of one of the most influential scholars-poets of the Hellenistic age, Callimachus.Comprising Aetia,...

The Historia Augusta, Volume III is a collection of biographical works that cover the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. Written in various styles and attributed to different authors,...

Vitruvius on Architecture brings together the wisdom of one of history's most influential Renaissance thinkers. Written by Vitruvius Pollio, this treatise on architecture was completed in late life...

The Loeb Classical Library presents a collection of mostly imperial verse, spanning over four and a half centuries. This two-volume anthology begins with the work of Publilius Syrus, who flourished...

Epictetus' Discourses as Reported by Arrian and Fragments presents the teachings of a Stoic philosopher who rose from slavery to become a renowned teacher. Born in Phrygia, Epictetus was freed after...

Sallust's two extant monographs take as their theme the moral and political decline of Rome. This edition presents his works in a thoroughly revised text and translation, based on the most recent...

Plutarch's Moralia is a collection of 60 varied essays that explore the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and religion. Written in Greek, these works were later translated into English by W...

Epictetus' Discourses, Books 1 and 2 offer practical wisdom on living righteously. Recorded by his student Arrian, these lectures provide insight into Stoic ethics, emphasizing the importance of...

The Shield - Catalogue of Women - Other Fragments by Hesiod This collection of poems offers a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Greece. Hesiod, a Boeotian shepherd who was inspired to sing...

Xenophon: A Collection of Socratic Dialogues and Reminiscences This volume brings together Xenophon's portrayals of his associate, Socrates, in some of his most famous works. Through the lens of...

The Lives of the Sophists offers a unique glimpse into the world of ancient Greek sophistry. Flavius Philostratus and Eunapius, two prominent figures in this field, provide a treasure trove of...

Pliny the Elder's Natural History is an unparalleled compendium of ancient Roman knowledge. Written by Gaius Plinius Secundus, a Roman of equestrian rank, this 10-volume work survives from a lost era...

Vitruvius' seminal work On Architecture presents a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of building design, construction, and engineering. Written by one of Rome's most renowned...

The Homeric Hymns and Apocrypha presents a unique collection of poems and biographical accounts connected with the famous Greek bard Homer. This volume includes the 33 surviving Hymns, fragments of...

Daphnis and Chloe, a ravishing ancient Greek romance, tells the story of two young lovers who discover their sexuality in an idyllic pastoral environment. This beautifully crafted novel explores...

A collection of letters from Roman politician and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero to his close friend Titus Pomponius Atticus provides valuable insights into the period leading up to the fall of the...

Cicero: Letters to Friends offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of Rome's most influential figures. Through his correspondence with friends and acquaintances, Cicero provides...

The Enquiry into Plants, Volume I: Books 1-5 is a foundational botanical work by Theophrastus, born around 370 BC. As a student and collaborator of Aristotle, he brought his unique perspective to the...

Galen's comprehensive account of treating injury and disease is presented in this systematic and influential work. Written by one of antiquity's most prolific medical writers and practitioners, it...

Livy's History of Rome presents a vivid narrative of the city's rise from its traditional foundation to 9 BC. Written in splendid style, this work illustrates the collective and individual virtues...

The Orator's Education: A Comprehensive Training in Rhetoric This influential work by Quintilian offers a comprehensive training program in twelve books, drawing on his own rich experience as a...

Valerius Maximus's handbook of notable deeds and sayings has been admired in antiquity for its instructive examples. Now available in English for the first time, this two-volume set presents a...

Sophocles is one of the world's greatest poets, renowned for his tragic plays that explore the human condition. Drawing inspiration from mythology and legend, Sophocles' works feature heroic figures...

Livy's magnum opus presents a vivid narrative of Rome's rise from its traditional foundation to 9 BC. This comprehensive history spans over 500 years, from the city's establishment in 753 or 751 BC...

A spiritual autobiography of Augustine's early life, family, personal and intellectual associations, and explorations of alternative religious and theological viewpoints as he moved toward his...

The Timaeus, Critias, Cleitophon, Menexenus and Epistles are philosophical dialogues written by Plato. These works explore fundamental questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, and human...

The Life and Miracles of Apollonius of Tyana, Volume II Books 5-8 by Philostratus. This biography of a first-century AD holy man has become one of the most widely discussed literary works of later...

The Characters of Theophrastus and Herodas: Mimes by Sophron and Other Mime Fragments. This collection brings together important examples of Greek literary portraiture, featuring thirty fictional...

Plato's philosophical dialogues explore fundamental questions about virtue, education, and argumentation. Written in elegant prose, these works reveal the mind of one of ancient Greece's most...

The City of God Against the Pagans: Books 21-22 By Saint Augustine (of Hippo) In this final part of his monumental work, Saint Augustine presents his vision of the world's history and the nature of...

Tacitus is the paramount historian of the early Roman empire. Born around 55-57 AD and living until about 120 AD, he left an indelible mark on our understanding of this pivotal period.His life was...

The Ecclesiastical History books VI-X by Eusèbe de Césarée provides a comprehensive account of early Christianity. Written in 1973, this edition is part of the Harvard University Press series and...

The Ecclesiastical History by Eusebius is a foundational work of Early Christian studies, providing a chronological account of the development of Christianity from the 1st to the 4th century. Written...

A condensed Roman history of non-Roman civilizations is presented in this 44-book work, tracing the development of various cultures from mythic beginnings through to Alexander the Great and beyond...

Cicero's Postconsular Speeches: A Glimpse into Roman Politics and Philosophy. This collection of three speeches offers a unique insight into the tumultuous era of ancient Rome, during which Cicero...

Aristophanes: Birds. Lysistrata. Women at the Thesmophoria The works of Aristophanes, one of the world's greatest comic dramatists, are renowned for their wit and satire. This collection brings...

A Roman history of non-Roman civilizations, condensed from a massive account by Gnaeus Pompeius Trogus. This work complements the monumental history of Rome and explores moral themes, tracing the...

Greek Epic Fragments: From the Seventh to the Fifth Centuries BC presents a new text and translation of the extant fragments of early epic poems from ancient Greece. These poems, which narrate heroic...

A comprehensive guide to ancient Greece, written by a seasoned traveler and scholar. Pausanias' work is a unique blend of topographical description, historical account, and curiosity-driven...

The Laws, written by Platon in 1926, is a philosophical work that explores the nature of justice and righteousness. This ten-book masterpiece examines the ideal society, education, equality of the...

Moralia is a collection of eclectic essays on ethics, education, and various other subjects. Written by Plutarch, these works showcase his independent thought and studious nature.

The fragments and testimonia of early Greek philosophers have long been a rich source for understanding archaic culture and ancient philosophy. This new systematic conception presents the evidence in...

Roman History by Appian A comprehensive account of Rome's rise to prosperity, tracing the story of each nation's wars with Rome through its own civil wars. Written in an unusually objective tone,...

Galen's foundational medical writings present a comprehensive understanding of human life and society. This collection includes three essential works that outline his theory of medicine, including On...

Private correspondence and personal reflections from ancient Rome. This collection of letters offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of two influential figures: Cicero's brother Quintus and his...

Sophocles' Fragments. 3 is a collection of the poet's surviving works, edited by Hugh Lloyd-Jones in two volumes and further supplemented by Volume III. This edition provides new translations of...

Cicero's late dialogues offer a unique glimpse into the mind and experiences of one of Rome's most influential figures. Spanning politics, philosophy, and personal relationships, these three...

The Early Greek Philosophers: A Systematic Conception and Presentation of the Evidence. This comprehensive collection presents the fragments and testimonia of the early Greek philosophers, known as...

A comprehensive new edition of the early Greek philosophers. This major work presents the fragments and testimonia of these thinkers in a systematic and thematic organization, making it an essential...

A comprehensive and systematic edition of the fragments and testimonia of early Greek philosophers. This new work presents a fresh perspective on Western thought, tracing the development of ideas...

A comprehensive new edition of the early Greek philosophers presents a systematic conception and presentation of their fragments and testimonia. This collection differs from previous works by...

Early Greek Philosophy, Volume VII: Later Ionian and Athenian Thinkers, Part 2 This major new edition presents a systematic conception and presentation of the evidence for the early Greek...

Hardcover: 528 pages (6th edition) Published by Harvard University Press English translation of Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation, volumes IV and V. This volume includes the lives...

Seneca: A Collection of Philosophical EssaysThis collection brings together ten of Seneca's most important philosophical essays, covering topics such as providence, steadfastness, and the happy life...

Christmas. St. Patrick's Day. Easter. As the calendar's days stack up, so do the bodies littering the streets of Gotham City. A murderer is loose, killing only on holidays. The Dark Knight must stop...

Batman: Haunted Knight (New Edition) by Jeph Loeb is a chilling graphic novel that delves into the darker side of Halloween. On this most terrifying of holidays, Batman faces his deepest fears as he...

The Batman: Hush 20th Anniversary Edition is a comprehensive and thrilling tale that re-examines the entire story in one complete hardcover volume. This special edition includes sketches, character...

Batsheva Ha-Levi's life is turned upside down when her father makes a secret vow that forces her to marry a man she hardly knows and move to Jerusalem. This poignant novel takes readers on a journey...

Batman: Dark Victory Deluxe Edition is a gripping murder mystery that delves into the early days of the Caped Crusader's career. A series of gruesome killings, known as the "Long Halloween", has...

Avi Loeb's groundbreaking book explores the extraordinary story of the first interstellar visitor to our solar system. In 2017, scientists detected a mysterious object hurtling through the inner...

Avi Loeb's latest work offers an urgent explanation for why becoming an interstellar species is crucial for humanity's survival, and presents a game plan for settling among the stars.The author, a...

The Loeb Classical Library. No. 298, Description of Greece by Pausanias. This ancient travel guidebook offers a unique glimpse into the culture and landmarks of ancient Greece. Written in the 2nd...

The Battle for Investment Survival by Gerald M. Loeb offers a straightforward account of how to profit and avoid loss in the stock market. A key principle is that investors are successful depending...

The Works v. 9: Tr. fr. Greek by Philo. This volume brings together the writings of Philo, a prominent philosopher from Alexandria, in English translation. Born around 20 BC to a Jewish family, Philo...

The Enneads I. 1-9 by G. P. Goold This volume presents the first nine treatises of Plotinus' philosophical work, Enneads, translated into English for the first time in the Loeb Classical Library...

Avraham Leyb and Avi Loeb's Interstellar explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life and our future beyond Earth. Building on their previous work, this book delves into the latest scientific...

Livy: History of Rome, Volume IV, Books 8-10 (Loeb Classical Library No. 191) The history of Rome from its foundation to 9 BC is presented in Livy's work, which consists of 142 books, with only...

This collection of 11 books explores the characteristics and habits of animals, drawing from Greek authors and personal observation. Written by Claudio Eliano, a Roman scholar and rhetorician, the...

Three works detailing the campaigns of Julius Caesar are presented in this volume. These accounts were written by officers who participated in the battles and provide valuable insights into Caesar's...

Cicero's first major prosecution marks an important milestone in his career as Roman statesman and lawyer. This collection of speeches showcases Cicero's skills as an orator, offering insight into...

This three-volume collection explores the characteristics and habits of animals through a mix of fact, legend, and personal observation. Claudius Aelianus, a Roman scholar and rhetorician, drew upon...

First published in 1935, this book offers a fresh perspective on investing from times past. In "The Battle for Investment Survival", Gerald M. Loeb presents a straightforward account of how to profit...

Demosthenes is a collection of speeches and law-court cases from ancient Athens. Written by Demosthenes himself, these works offer a unique insight into the life and politics of 4th-century Greece.As...

Casina. The Casket Comedy. Curculio. Epidicus. The Two Menaechmuses by Titus Maccius PlautusExperience the rollicking comedies of Plautus, who adapted Greek plays for Roman audiences over 2,000 years...

Demosthenes: Private Orations, XLI-XLIXThe works of Demosthenes, one of ancient Athens' most renowned orators, offer a unique glimpse into the city's politics and daily life during the 4th century BC...

Livy: A History of Rome from Foundation to 9 BC. This comprehensive history of ancient Rome spans over 600 years, from its foundation to 9 BC. Written by Titus Livius, also known as Livy, this work...

Discover the timeless strategies of five legendary traders who conquered Wall Street. Lessons from the Greatest Stock Traders of All Time examines the careers of Jesse Livermore, Bernard Baruch,...

Cicero: Brutus and Orator is a translation of two important works by Marcus Tullius Cicero. Published in 2020, this edition aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of these texts, which...

Basil's Letters, Volume II: Letters 59-185This collection of letters offers a unique glimpse into the life and thought of Basil, one of the most influential figures in early Christian history. Born...

The New Complete Works of Josephus by Flavius Josephus and Paul L. Maier is a comprehensive collection of writings from the first century that provide invaluable insights into ancient history, Jewish...

Outlines Of Pyrrhonism by Sextus Empiricus A comprehensive collection of philosophical writings, Outlines Of Pyrrhonism presents the practical and ethical scepticism of Pyrrho of Elis, as developed...

Eusebius's The Church History presents a comprehensive account of Christianity's early years, tracing its development from Christ to Constantine. This seminal work provides valuable insights into the...

The Dionysiaca in Three Volumes. Books I-XV. 1 is an epic poem by Nonnos of Panopolis, composed in the fifth century AD. Spanning forty-eight books, this narrative explores the adventures of Dionysus...

The Works of Philo, Volume 10: Tr. from Greek by F.H. Colson and J.W. Earp. This volume brings together the philosophical writings of Philo, a prominent Jewish philosopher born in Alexandria around...

Lucian's satirical masterpieces offer a witty critique of human folly and superstition. This collection of dialogues showcases the author's unique blend of humor and cynicism, as he skewers...