The Acharnians
The Acharnians

Author: Aristophanes

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 1625580681

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Writing at the time of political and social crisis in Athens, Aristophanes was an eloquent yet bawdy challenger to the demagogue and the sophist. The Achanians is a plea for peace set against the background of the long war with Sparta.

Aucassin Et Nicolette
Aucassin Et Nicolette

Author: Andrew Lang

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781021244048

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This classic French medieval love story is retold by Andrew Lang in modern language and style in this enchanting book. The tale of the noble knight Aucassin and his beloved Nicolette has captivated readers for centuries. Lang's retelling is accessible and engaging, making this classic work of literature accessible to modern audiences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Upon this Rock
Upon this Rock

Author: Paul Collins

Publisher: Melbourne University

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13:

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This history of the papacy of the Catholic Church examines the changes and developments in the nature of the papal role. Discusses the attitudes, influences and teachings of each pope, from St Peter to Pope John Paul II, and sets them in their historical and cultural context. Also gives an insight into developments in Catholic teaching, theology and liturgy. Includes references, bibliography and index. Author is a Catholic priest and broadcaster whose publications include 'Papal Power', which is currently under investigation by the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.