Tracts And Miscellaneous Criticisms Of The Late Richard Porson (1815)

Tracts And Miscellaneous Criticisms Of The Late Richard Porson is a book written by Richard Porson and published in 1815. Porson was a renowned classical scholar and professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a collection of Porson's essays, reviews, and other writings on various topics related to Greek literature and language. The book is divided into two parts. The first part includes Porson's critical essays on Greek drama, including works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The second part contains miscellaneous criticisms on a variety of subjects, including Greek grammar, mythology, and textual criticism. Porson's writing is known for its erudition and wit, and his critical insights into Greek literature and language have had a lasting impact on the field. This book is considered a valuable resource for scholars of Greek literature and language, as well as anyone interested in the history of classical scholarship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.