Virgil's Messianic Eclogue, Its Meaning, Occasion, & Sources: Three Studies
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William Warde Fowler byl anglický historik a ornitolog, který se proslavil svými díly o starověkém římském náboženství. Jeho odborné znalosti sahaly do různých oblastí, ale jeho hlavní vášní bylo studium římských tradic a rituálů. Zkoumal vliv přírody a náboženských praktik na římskou společnost. Jeho práce poskytuje cenný vhled do myšlení a života starověkých Římanů.
This book explores the commonalities and differences between the disciplines of anthropology and classical studies, offering a unique perspective on the intersections between the two fields. The author draws on a wide range of examples from both classical texts and ethnographic research to explore topics such as myth, ritual, religion, and the concept of the 'other'. This text is an essential resource for anyone interested in the relationship between anthropology and classics.
In this definitive work, William Warde Fowler provides an authoritative and insightful history of Rome. From the founding of the city to the fall of the Roman Empire, Fowler offers a comprehensive account of the people, events, and ideas that shaped one of the most influential civilizations in history.
A historical and sociological study of the rural parish of Kingham, tracing its development from the Middle Ages to the present day. The author examines the lives of its inhabitants, their customs and traditions, and the changes brought about by industrialization and urbanization. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social history of rural England.
Fowler provides a detailed analysis of the twelfth book of Virgil's Aeneid, with a focus on the death of the character Turnus. He examines the book's literary and historical context, as well as its significance for the broader themes of the Aeneid. A valuable resource for classicists and literary scholars.