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Selections From the Brief Mention of Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve: Edited With a Biographical Sketch and an Index
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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismAncient History General
ISBN13: 9781025976075
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 550
Weight: 2.07
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selections From the Brief Mention of Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve offers a curated look into the profound scholarship and sharp wit of one of America's most influential classical philologists. For over forty years, Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve used his Brief Mention column in the American Journal of Philology to provide incisive commentary on a wide range of academic topics, from the intricacies of Greek and Latin syntax to the broader cultural shifts in classical education. This volume, meticulously edited by Charles William Emil Miller, brings together some of the most significant and engaging entries from that long-running series.
Beyond the scholarly critiques and linguistic insights, the work serves as a testament to the development of classical studies in the United States. Readers will find not only technical philological observations but also literary reviews and philosophical reflections that highlight Gildersleeve's unique voice and intellectual breadth. The inclusion of a comprehensive biographical sketch provides valuable context for the life of the man behind the work, while the detailed index makes this collection an essential reference for students and scholars of ancient literature and history. This collection preserves the legacy of a scholar whose influence helped shape the trajectory of modern classical education.
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