Nine Essays by Arthur Platt [Paperback]

Originally published in 1927, this book presents a selection of previously unprinted essays by the classical scholar John Arthur Platt (18601925).Originally published in 1927, this book presents a selection of previously unprinted essays by the classical scholar John Arthur Platt (18601925). A variety of figures and subjects are discussed, both classical and otherwise, including Aristophanes, Edward Fitzgerald, and the relationship between poetry and science.Originally published in 1927, this book presents a selection of previously unprinted essays by the classical scholar John Arthur Platt (18601925). A variety of figures and subjects are discussed, both classical and otherwise, including Aristophanes, Edward Fitzgerald, and the relationship between poetry and science.Originally published in 1927, this book presents a selection of previously unprinted essays by the classical scholar John Arthur Platt (18601925). A variety of figures and subjects are discussed, both classical and otherwise, including Aristophanes, Edward Fitzgerald, and the relationship between poetry and science. The text also contains a preface written by A. E. Housman. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Platt and his writings.Preface; Bibliography; 1. Science and arts among the ancients; 2. Edward FitzGerald; 3. Aristophanes; 4. La Rochefoucauld; 5. Lucian; 6. Cervantes; 7. Julian; 8. The relations of poetry and science; 9. Cambridge prelection.