Greek Spirit (The Source of Western Civilization)

Author: Edith Hamilton
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Ancient Greece, as the cradle of Western civilization, experienced a brief period of glory before ultimately declining into oblivion. However, the invaluable spiritual legacy it left behind remains timeless and enduring. The level of civilization and cultural flourishing it achieved is even beyond the reach of modern-day America. This book explores various aspects of the Greek spirit and is an excellent read for understanding the origins of Western civilization. It contains seventeen chapters, including "Eastern and Western," "Reason and Spirit," "Eastern and Western Art Forms," "Greek Literary Style," "Pindar and the Last Aristocrats of Greece," "Athens Through Plato's Eyes," and more.