Oxford Classical Dictionary: (English)

Author: (English) Watson, (English) Sheffers
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Features: This dictionary covers the period starting from 2200 BC when the Greeks entered Greece. It provides concise introductions to important figures and events from the third century AD Christian writers to the philosophical schools of the fifth and sixth centuries. It also includes entries on events related to classical literature from the European Middle Ages (Dark Ages) to the Renaissance. · The dictionary includes biographies and introductions to works of all classical authors · The entries cover characters and plot summaries from the works · It also includes entries on literary terms such as the etymology of "tragedy" and "comedy" · There are numerous entries covering historical, political, social, and artistic backgrounds