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This article is from the Classical Studies FAQ, by Richard M. Alderson III alderson@netcom2.netcom.com with numerous contributions by others.

2.1 Introductory Bibliography (Classical Studies)

If you know nothing about the classics, some recommended books are listed here.
They assume no knowledge, and will give you a sound grasp in the basics.

%T The Oxford Classical Dictionary
%A (ed.) H.H. Scullard
%D 1970
%Z This gives solid (if unimaginative) articles on all major authors
%Z and subjects in Greek and Latin, usually with good bibliographies
%Z as well.

%T L'Annee Philologique
%Z THE bibliography of the classics -- it's not on computer yet, but
%Z give them time.

%T The Sound of Greek
%A W. B. Stanford

%T The Pronunciation and Reading of Ancient Greek: A Practical Guide
%A Stephen G. Daitz

%T Vox Graeca 3rd ed.
%A W. Sidney Allen
%I Cambridge University Press
%D 1987

%T Vox Latina 2nd ed.
%A W. Sidney Allen
%I Cambridge University Press
%D 1978

%T Pelican history of Greek literature
%A Peter Levi
%I Pelican

 

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