Sign-In
Cart
Above Pompeii
Paperback
Letters & EssaysGeneral EducationItalian History
ISBN13: 9781025255057
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Above Pompeii is a thoughtful collection of addresses and essays by the distinguished scholar and educator Ernest Hatch Wilkins. Taking its title from a reflective piece composed while overlooking the ruins of the ancient Roman city, the work explores a wide range of themes central to the human experience and the pursuit of knowledge. Wilkins delves into the profound relationship between literature, art, and the development of the individual, offering insights into the enduring relevance of the liberal arts.
Throughout the volume, the author emphasizes the importance of humanistic values in a modern world. From discussions on the beauty of Italian culture and the works of Dante to the responsibilities of higher education, the essays serve as a testament to the power of intellectual curiosity and the preservation of cultural heritage. Readers will find evocative meditations on the lessons of history and the aspirational goals of academic life. Above Pompeii stands as an elegant example of twentieth-century scholarship, inviting readers to contemplate the timeless intersections of past and present, and the vital role of the humanities in shaping a meaningful life.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Also from
Wilkins, Ernest Hatch
A Handbook of French Phonetics
Nitze, William Albert
Parmenter, Clarence E.
Wilkins, Ernest Hatch
Paperback
A Handbook of French Phonetics
Nitze, William Albert
Parmenter, Clarence E.
Wilkins, Ernest Hatch
Hardcover
First Lessons In Spoken French, For Doctors And Nurses
Wilkins, Ernest Hatch
Coleman, Algernon
Preston, Ethel
Paperback
First Lessons In Spoken French, For Doctors And Nurses
Wilkins, Ernest Hatch
Coleman, Algernon
Preston, Ethel
Hardcover
Army French: An Introduction to Spoken French for Men in Military Service
Coleman, Algernon
Wilkins, Ernest Hatch
Hardcover
Also in
Letters & Essays
Essays V2: Moral And Entertaining On The Various Faculties And Passions Of The Human Mind (1815)
Clarendon, Edward Hyde Earl of
Paperback
But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition: 40 Love Stories That Inspired Our Favorite Films
Lopez, Kristen
Hardcover
Sez I to Myself: The Collected Essays of Frank and Malachy McCourt
McCourt, Frank
McCourt, Malachy
Hardcover
World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments
Nezhukumatathil, Aimee
Paperback
Little Apocalypses: Essays on Motherhood, Climate Change, and Hope at the End of the World
Teer, Kaitlyn
Paperback
Corazón Migrante. Ensayos Sobre Lo Que No Puedo Olvidar / Migrant Heart: Essays on What I Cannot Forget
Grande, Reyna
Paperback
Glimmerings: Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian
Volf, Miroslav
Wiman, Christian
Hardcover
Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essays and Conversations on Soap Operas
Sen, Mayukh
Druckman, Charlotte
Paperback
Wonderbook (Revised and Expanded): The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction
VanderMeer, Jeff
Paperback
Mon Cher Amour: The Love Letters of Albert Camus and Maria Casares, 1944-1959
Camus, Albert
Hardcover
Languages of Home: Essays on Writing, Hoop, and American Lives 1975-2025
Wideman, John Edgar
Hardcover