Publisher's Synopsis
Tracts And Miscellaneous Criticisms Of The Late Richard Porson is a collection of writings by Richard Porson, a renowned scholar of Greek language and literature in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book was published posthumously in 1815, after Porson's death in 1808.The collection includes various tracts and essays written by Porson on topics such as Greek grammar, syntax, and literature. Many of the pieces were originally published in academic journals and other scholarly publications, and are now brought together in this volume for the first time.Porson's writing is known for its rigorous scholarship and meticulous attention to detail. He was particularly renowned for his work on Greek tragedy, and his critical editions of Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sophocles are still widely used today.In addition to his scholarly work, Porson was also known for his wit and humor, and this comes through in some of the more lighthearted pieces included in the collection. Overall, Tracts And Miscellaneous Criticisms Of The Late Richard Porson provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest Greek scholars of his time, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of ancient Greek language and literature.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.
