Carleton'S Condensed Classical Dictionary - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354757715 ISBN 13: 9789354757716

Publisher: Alpha Editions, 2021

Synopsis

A compact beacon for scholars and curious minds alike, Carleton's Condensed Classical Dictionary returns to light with renewed clarity and purpose. This is not mere reprinting but a refined bridge to antiquity, a concise antiquity lexicon that speaks to today's readers with warm authority. In form and themes, the book gifts a compact reference work that gathers greek and roman terms, mythology and legends, and ancient philosophy terms into an encyclopaedic style glossary. Its balance of breadth and precision makes it a reliable student reference resource and a beloved companion for anyone exploring classical literature, early philosophy, or Victorian-era thought. The dictionary's careful cross‑referencing and lucid entries invite both quick lookups and long, thoughtful study. Historically significant as a 19th century england treasure, this volume embodies the era's scholarly rigour and curatorial craft. Alpha Editions preserves its voice while restoring the work for today's and future generations, enriching libraries with a tactile sense of period scholarship and distilled wisdom. For casual readers, it is a doorway to the past; for classic-literature collectors, a genuine curio and cultural treasure. Carleton's Condensed Classical Dictionary stands as more than a reference-it's a trusted companion that illuminates the language of antiquity and the minds that sought to understand it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354757715
• ISBN 13: 9789354757716
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 114
• Editor: W Carleton George