Climbing Parnassus: A New Apologia for Greek and Latin by Tracy Lee Simmons (Eng

Description: Climbing Parnassus by Tracy Lee Simmons In Climbing Parnassus, winner of the 2005 Paideia Prize, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. His persuasive witness to the unique, now all-but-forgotten advantages of study in and of the classical languages constitutes a bracing reminder of the genuine aims of a truly liberal education. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In Climbing Parnassus, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. He also shows how these languages have played a crucial role in the development of authentic Humanism, the foundation of the Wests cultural order and Americas understanding of itself as a union of citizens. Simmonss persuasive witness to the unique, now all-but-forgotten advantages of study in and of the classical languages constitutes a bracing reminder of the genuine aims of a truly liberal education. Author Biography Tracy Lee Simmons is Director of Hillsdale Colleges Dow Program in American Journalism. He holds a masters degree in classics from Oxford. Review "This luminous book shows that writing precisely and clearly demonstrates an allegiance to civilization itself."—Jeffrey Hart, professor of English emeritus, Dartmouth College"The author elucidates the values inherent in a classical education, i.e., the Greek and Latin languages and literatures, and these ideals shape this intelligent, passionate, and articulate book."—Choice Review Quote "This luminous book shows that writing precisely and clearly demonstrates an allegiance to civilization itself." --Jeffrey Hart, professor of English emeritus, Dartmouth College "The author elucidates the values inherent in a classical education, i.e., the Greek and Latin languages and literatures, and these ideals shape this intelligent, passionate, and articulate book." --Choice Details ISBN1933859504 Author Tracy Lee Simmons Short Title CLIMBING PARNASSUS Pages 268 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1933859504 ISBN-13 9781933859507 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 373.242 Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-09-30 Imprint ISI Books Subtitle A New Apologia for Greek and Latin Place of Publication Wilmington Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781933859507 AU Release Date 2007-09-15 NZ Release Date 2007-09-15 UK Release Date 2007-09-15 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Audience Undergraduate US Release Date 2007-09-30 Publisher Regnery Publishing Inc We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140241016;

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