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Classics

Designed for the general reader and student alike, A Very Short Introduction to Classics challenges listeners to adopt a fresh approach to the Classics as a major cultural influence, both in the ancient world and twentieth-century-emphasizing the continuing need to understand and investigate this enduring subject.


Authors:

  • Mary Beard
  • John Henderson

Narrator:

  • Julia Whelan

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 4 h 18 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Culture
  • Literature

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