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Democratizing antiquity: the story behind the iconic green and red classics.
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The Green and the Red

The Early Years of the Loeb Classical Library (1911-1939)

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  • Hardcover

    530 pages

  • Release Date

    3 May 2027

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Summary

The Green and the Red provides a meticulously researched, captivating history of the formative years of the Loeb Classical Library (LCL), the landmark publishing series that revolutionized our engagement with antiquity. For over a century, these iconic green and red volumes have served as the bridge between modern readers and the ancient world. By presenting the original texts of Greek and Latin classics alongside facing-page English translations, the series democratized access to we…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780674308404
ISBN-10:0674308409
Author:Mirte Liebregts
Publisher:Harvard Department of the Classics
Imprint:Harvard Department of the Classics
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:530
Release Date:3 May 2027
Dimensions:152mm x 229mm
Series:Loeb Classical Monographs
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The Green and the Red by Mirte Liebregts - ISBN: 9780674308404
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About The Author

Mirte Liebregts

Mirte Liebregts is a classicist and cultural historian. She is also an author and editor committed to making the history of scholarship and ancient knowledge accessible to modern audiences.

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