Publisher's Synopsis
Parallel Exercises Based on Lysias is a book written by Walter Ray Bridgman in 1895. The book is a collection of exercises that are based on the works of Lysias, a Greek logographer who lived in the 5th century BC. The exercises are designed to help students of Greek language and literature improve their skills in translation, composition, and analysis.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a series of exercises that are designed to help students translate passages from Lysias' works into English. Each exercise is accompanied by a parallel passage in English, which allows students to compare their translations with the original text and to identify areas where they need to improve.The second part of the book contains exercises that are designed to help students compose their own passages in Greek based on the style and themes of Lysias' works. These exercises are intended to help students develop their skills in composition and to gain a deeper understanding of the Greek language and its literary traditions.Overall, Parallel Exercises Based on Lysias is a valuable resource for students of Greek language and literature who are looking to improve their skills in translation, composition, and analysis. The book provides a comprehensive set of exercises that are based on the works of one of the most important Greek writers of the classical period, and it is an excellent tool for anyone who is interested in studying the Greek language and its literary traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
