Nine Essays by Arthur Platt

Originally published in 1927 this book presents a selection of previously unprinted essays by the classical scholar John Arthur Platt (1860–1925). A variety of figures and subjects are discussed both classical and otherwise including Aristophanes Edward Fitzgerald and the relationship between poetry and science. The text also contains a preface written by A. E. Housman. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Platt and his writings.