A great introduction to Aesop's Fables. They are not quite what I expected of them, but found them to be interesting enough. Some were very relevant, A great introduction to Aesop's Fables. They are not quite what I expected of them, but found them to be interesting enough. Some were very relevant, both to the modern era and to myself, but some are a little Machiavellian, or perhaps, to fit in with this series, Gracián. The italicised explanations underneath each one was also very welcomed.
The wisdom of the Greeks will never cease to amaze me, much like the English-speaking and-writing abilities of the non-English will never cease, eitheThe wisdom of the Greeks will never cease to amaze me, much like the English-speaking and-writing abilities of the non-English will never cease, either. Sappho's musings are versed with an air of knowing that most Greek Muses seemed to possess without much trying. Perhaps a little dull, but very much a rare occurrence, as mostly they are poignant with much to think upon.
This review is a reflection on this Little Black Classic and not on the story The Odyssey.
Penguin's unprofessionalism came to a head here as we have This review is a reflection on this Little Black Classic and not on the story The Odyssey.
Penguin's unprofessionalism came to a head here as we have a book that had been translated by an American, but that had not been translated to English. Typos, though in reality laziness, we're abound and we are subjected to missing u's galore. The Odyssey as a story is fantastic, but if you haven't read it do not try this translation: it is the worst I've come across and I did not read this entire LBC in protest at how pathetically Penguin have treated their audience.
There's barely anything in the world as hilarious and amusing as a Greek tragedy. Oedipus is, in many ways, the daddy, but daughter Antigone holds herThere's barely anything in the world as hilarious and amusing as a Greek tragedy. Oedipus is, in many ways, the daddy, but daughter Antigone holds her own as well. So much to think on, so much to learn, so much to laugh at. Those silly incestuous Greeks.
Probably the best of the 80 so far. Socrates was a wonderful man who knew what was what. It's a sad thing that the world hasn't changed since 360 BCE Probably the best of the 80 so far. Socrates was a wonderful man who knew what was what. It's a sad thing that the world hasn't changed since 360 BCE when he made this speech before he was *SPOILER ALERT* put to death for corrupting the youth with his truth
[Short and quick review from memory before I re-read and re-review at a later date:
One of those a rare books I was made to read for academic purposes,[Short and quick review from memory before I re-read and re-review at a later date:
One of those a rare books I was made to read for academic purposes, I can remember quite a lot of this and find it helpful when playing along with TV quizzes, but I'd love to re-read in my own time and pace.
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