Website : http://classicalanthology.theclassicslibrary.com/
Reply to: stephenjenkin@theclassicslibrary.com
The Classical Anthology is a new website which we hope will grow into a
collection of beautiful, inspiring and memorable passages from Greek and Latin
literature, each with a translation so that anyone can enjoy them and share
them. It includes anything written in Greek or Latin, from earliest times to the
present day. A surprising number of people have studied Latin or even Greek at
some point and even those who have not also have a great enthusiasm for the
Classics. One of the aims of the anthology is to foster this enthusiasm by
making the gems of Classical literature easily accessible to anyone and by
encouraging anyone to suggest a passage. The Classical Anthology also aims to
celebrate and share the huge range of experience and expertise among those
teaching and studying Classics worldwide. We hope that scholars and teachers
will also contribute, either to suggest a well-loved passage that many people
will know and appreciate, or to recommend a passage from a less well-known
author that others would be delighted to discover. The best length for passages
is around 20-40 lines and please can you recommend a translation too – a more
literal one is better, to help with reading the original. Your own translation
would be great and would avoid copyright problems, although the publishers
approached so far have been very supportive.
Lastly, a few introductory words
explaining what you find special about this passage will really help to make the
anthology inspiring. We will edit and upload the contributions but will consult
you first if we see the need for any significant alterations.
So please visit http://classicalanthology.theclassicslibrary.com
and send in your suggestions via the form there.
Please also tell your friends. Lastly, we hope you enjoy using the website
yourself. We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you!
Jane Mason and Stephen
Jenkin
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