How to Train Your Dog on ANTIQUITY and Break Down the Basics of Greco-Roman Culture

"Greek and Latin, of course, are not dead languages. Their life has been bubbling over the centuries. Imagine a river with several mouths and, in addition, several tributaries, all flowing into a vast literary-cultural sea. The texts and myths that classical studies deal with are as relevant now as they have always been. This libellus, or this little book, will provide you with everything you need for a general understanding of the subject. We will discuss both major themes and minor details. We will uncover the mythological foundations for literature and philosophy, see how the great epic poems that began Western civilization came into being, and what meaning they carry. We will explore how history works, talk about love poetry and tragedies... On the pages of this book, Una and I wander through the dirty and crowded streets of north London and the almost rural hills of Hampstead Heath, but in our imagination, we pass by the Athenian Parthenon in all its colorful splendor, eavesdrop on Roman senators while Cicero exposes the scoundrel Catiline, or simply idly play dice in the courtyard. To join us on this journey, you won’t even need shoes… And now get ready – and take everything from this book!" (Philip Womack)