Author : A. Harden
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137319313
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Animals in the Classical World by : A. Harden
Download or read book Animals in the Classical World written by A. Harden and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sourcebook presents nearly 200 specially-translated Greek and Roman texts from Homer to Plutarch, revealing the place of the animal in the moral consciousness of the Classical era. Philosophical, historical, dramatic and poetic texts explore how animals were regarded in all aspects of ancient life, from philosophy to farming.