Bøker av Harriet Waters Preston

Step into the world of ancient Rome through this insightful collection of essays. The Private Life of the Romans offers a detailed look at the facets of daily life in ancient Rome, from marriage and family to leisure and entertainment.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 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.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.

This anthology of medieval poetry by Harriet Waters Preston is a delight for anyone interested in the troubadour and trouvère traditions of France. Featuring both classic and lesser-known works, it includes poems in Old French as well as translations into English. This edition is beautifully illustrated and includes a new introduction by a prominent medievalist.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 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.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.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Latin poetry, The Georgics of Vergil is a masterpiece of agricultural literature that combines practical advice on farming with profound meditations on the human condition. With this elegant translation, Harriet Waters Preston brings Vergil's enduring vision to a new generation of readers, capturing the essence of his poetry in vivid and accessible language.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 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.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.