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Guide to Greece, Vol. 1: Central Greece,New
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The first volume of the timehonored travel book about Greece, written 2,000 years agoWritten in the second century AD by a Greek traveller for a predominantly Roman audience, Pausanias' Guide to Greece is an extraordinarily literate and wellinformed guidebook. A study of buildings, traditions and myth, it describes with precision and eloquence the glory of classical Greece shortly before its ultimate decline in the third century. This volume, the first of two, concerns the five provinces of central Greece, with an account of cities including Athens, Corinth and Thebes and 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. An inspiration to Byron and Shelley, Guide to Greece remains one of the most influential travel books ever written.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Guide to Greece, Vol. 1: Central Greece'? A: The book focuses on the historical and cultural aspects of central Greece, detailing cities like Athens, Corinth, and Thebes, along with the Oracle at Delphi, as described by the Greek traveler Pausanias.
- Q: Who is the author of this travel guide? A: The author is Pausanias, a Greek traveler who wrote this guide in the second century AD.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'Guide to Greece, Vol. 1: Central Greece' published? A: It was published on August 7, 1984.
- Q: What features does this book offer? A: Features include mint condition, same-day dispatch for orders received before noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no-quibble return policy.
- Q: Is there any specific content that makes this guide unique? A: Yes, Pausanias recounts Greek legends that are not found in other sources and quotes classical literature that might otherwise have been lost.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a reprint edition of the original text.
- Q: What can readers expect from the Penguin Classics series? A: Readers can expect authoritative texts with introductions and notes by distinguished scholars, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.