Virgil's Messianic Eclogue, Its Meaning, Occasion, & Sources: Three Studies
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Joseph Bickersteth Mayor war emeritierter Professor am King's College London und Ehrenmitglied des St. John's College, Cambridge. Er war der Bruder von John E.B. Mayor, der ebenfalls Akademiker war.
This scholarly edition of Clement of Alexandria's Miscellanies offers a valuable resource for classicists and theologians alike. Featuring the original Greek text, along with extensive annotations and commentary, the book sheds light on the complex ideas and arguments of this influential early Christian thinker.
In this illuminating study of English poetry, critic Joseph B. Mayor offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the principles of meter and rhyme that underlie some of the greatest works of literature in the English language. Drawing on examples from Shakespeare, Milton, and other classic poets, Mayor shows how the rhythms of poetry can shape, enhance, and enliven the emotional impact of language, and offers practical advice to aspiring writers seeking to master these essential techniques.