The Manual of Harmonics of Nicomachus the Pythagorean
The Manual of Harmonics of Nicomachus the Pythagorean

Author: Nicomachus (of Gerasa.)

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9780933999435

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In ancient Greek thought, the musical scale discovered by the philosopher Pythagoras was seen as a utopian model of the harmonic order behind the structure of the cosmos and human existence. Through proportion and harmony, the musical scale bridges the gap between two extremes. It encapsulates the most fundamental pattern of harmonic symmetry and demonstrates how the phenomena of nature are inseparably related to one another through the principle of reciprocity. Because of these relationships embodied in its structure, the musical scale was seen as an ideal metaphor of human society by Plato and other Pythagorean thinkers, for it is based on the cosmic principles of harmony, reciprocity, and proportion, whereby each part of the whole receives its just and proper share. This book is the first ever complete translation of The Manual of Harmonics by the Pythagorean philosopher Nicomachus of Gerasa (second century A.D.) published with a comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter commentary. It is a concise and well-organized introduction to the study of harmonics, the universal principles of relation embodied in the musical scale. Also included is a remarkable chapter-by-chapter commentary by the translator, Flora Levin, which makes this work easily accessible to the reader today. Dr. Levin explains the principles of Pythagorean harmony, provides extensive background information, and helps to situate Nicomachus' thought in the history of ideas. This important work constitutes a valuable resource for all students of ancient philosophy, Western cosmology, and the history of music.

Gorgias: Encomium of Helen
Gorgias: Encomium of Helen

Author: Gorgias

Publisher: Bristol Classical Press

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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The Encomium of Helen is thought to have been the demonstration piece of the Ancient Greek sophist, Presocratic philosopher and rhetorician, Gorgias. In this edition Malcolm MacDowell provides a useful introduction, the Greek text, his own English translation, and commentary.

Phaenomena
Phaenomena

Author: Aratus (Solensis.)

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 0801894654

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After the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Phaenomena was the most widely read poem in the ancient world. Its fame was immediate. It was translated into Latin by Ovid and Cicero and quoted by St. Paul in the New Testament, and it was one of the few Greek poems translated into Arabic. Aratus’ Phaenomena is a didactic poem—a practical manual in verse that teaches the reader to identify constellations and predict weather. The poem also explains the relationship between celestial phenomena and such human affairs as agriculture and navigation. Despite the historical and pedagogical importance of the poem, no English edition suitable for students and general readers has been available for decades. Aaron Poochigian’s lively translation makes accessible one of the most influential poets of antiquity. Poochigian's interpretation of the Phaenomena reestablishes the ancient link between poetry and science and demonstrates that verse is an effective medium for instruction. Featuring references to Classical mythology and science, star charts of the northern and southern skies, extensive notes, and an introduction to the work’s stylistic features and literary reception, this dynamic work will appeal to students of Ancient Greece who want to deepen their understanding of the Classical world.

Delphi Complete Works of Charles Kingsley (Illustrated)
Delphi Complete Works of Charles Kingsley (Illustrated)

Author: Charles Kingsley

Publisher: Delphi Classics

Published: 2013-11-20

Total Pages: 15475

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The much revered priest, university professor, historian and novelist, Charles Kingsley produced a diverse body of works. Famous novels such as THE WATER-BABIES and WESTWARD HO! are now celebrated for their powerful use of descriptive language and their impassioned concern for social reform. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Charles Kingsley, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Kingsley's life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 9 novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works such as THE WATER-BABIES are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Features the rare unfinished novel THE TUTOR’S STORY, which was completed by Kingsley’s daughter, appearing here for the first time in digital publishing * Includes the short stories, play and poetry * Also includes Kingsley's sermons and non-fiction - spend hours exploring the author’s scholarly works * Special criticism section, with six essays by critics like Henry James and Andrew Lang, evaluating Kingsley’s contribution to literature * Features a bonus biography - discover Kingsley's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Novels ALTON LOCKE YEAST, A PROBLEM HYPATIA WESTWARD HO! TWO YEARS AGO THE WATER-BABIES HEREWARD THE WAKE: “LAST OF THE ENGLISH” THE TUTOR’S STORY by Lucas Malet The Short Story Collections THE HEROES, OR GREEK FAIRY TALES FOR MY CHILDREN THE HERMITS PROSE IDYLLS, NEW AND OLD The Play THE SAINT’S TRAGEDY The Poetry INTRODUCTION TO KINGSLEY’S POETRY LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Sermons INTRODUCTION TO KINGSLEY’S SERMONS WHAT, THEN, DOES DR. NEWMAN MEAN? APOLOGIA PRO VITA SUA by John Henry Newman ALL SAINTS’ DAY AND OTHER SERMONS OUT OF THE DEEP: WORDS FOR THE SORROWFUL TRUE WORDS FOR BRAVE MEN TWENTY-FIVE VILLAGE SERMONS SERMONS ON NATIONAL SUBJECTS SERMONS FOR THE TIMES THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD TOWN AND COUNTRY SERMONS SERMONS ON THE PENTATEUCH DAVID AND OTHER SERMONS THE WATER OF LIFE AND OTHER SERMONS DISCIPLINE AND OTHER SERMONS WESTMINSTER SERMONS The Non-Fiction CHEAP CLOTHES AND NASTY PHAETON, OR LOOSE THOUGHTS FOR LOOSE THINKERS GLAUCUS, OR THE WONDERS OF THE SHORE ALEXANDRIA AND HER SCHOOLS THE ROMAN AND THE TEUTON THE ANCIENT RÉGIME MADAM HOW AND LADY WHY AT LAST: A CHRISTMAS IN THE WEST INDIES TOWN GEOLOGY DAILY THOUGHTS: SELECTED FROM THE WRITINGS OF CHARLES KINGSLEY BY HIS WIFE FROUDE’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATION HISTORICAL LECTURES AND ESSAYS LECTURES DELIVERED IN AMERICA IN 1874 LITERARY AND GENERAL LECTURES AND ESSAYS PLAYS AND PURITANS SANITARY AND SOCIAL LECTURES AND ESSAYS SCIENTIFIC ESSAYS AND LECTURES SIR WALTER RALEIGH AND HIS TIME TRUE WORDS FOR BRAVE MEN WOMEN AND POLITICS The Criticism CHARLES KINGSLEY by Andrew Lang CHARLES KINGSLEY by Frederic Harrison Extract from ‘THE VICTORIAN AGE IN LITERATURE’ by G. K. Chesterton Extract from ‘THE SOUL OF MAN UNDER SOCIALISM’ by Oscar Wilde REVIEW OF KINGSLEY’S “HEREWARD” by Henry James THE NOBLE SCHOOL OF FICTION by Henry James The Biography CHARLES KINGSLEY by George Henry Blore Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles