Thomson, George Derwent
Overview
| Works: | 221 works in 1,053 publications in 22 languages and 8,562 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Criticism, interpretation, etc Tragedies (Drama) Mythological plays History Juvenile works Fiction Biography Autobiographies Sources |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Translator, Other, Creator, Dedicatee, Composer, Honoree, Contributor |
| Classifications: | PA3827.P8, 882.01 |
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Most widely held works about
George Derwent Thomson
- Saoir theangan by Seán Ó Lúing( Book )
- Seoirse Mac Tomáis : 1903-1987 by Ceiliúradh an Bhlascaoid( Book )
- Setting an agenda : Thomson, Dobb, Hill and the Communist Party historians by Willie Thompson( Book )
- Aghaidheanna fidil agus Púicíní : Seoirse Mac Tomáis in Éirinn, 1923-1934 by Muiris Mac Conghail( Book )
- To aeithales dentro : dialexeis kai arthra gia ton hellēniko politismo by George Thomson( Book )
- Alexander Calder letters and photographs by Alexander Calder( )
- Celtic studies in Europe and other essays by Seán Ó Lúing( Book )
- Robert Burns' letters to George Thomson :( )
- Island home : the Blasket heritage by George Thomson( Book )
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Most widely held works by
George Derwent Thomson
Aeschylus and Athens; a study in the social origins of drama by
George Thomson(
Book
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123 editions published between 1940 and 1980 in 4 languages and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For the general reader
123 editions published between 1940 and 1980 in 4 languages and held by 1,425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
For the general reader
Studies in ancient Greek society by
George Thomson(
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86 editions published between 1949 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
86 editions published between 1949 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twenty years a-growing by
Muiris Ó Súileabháin(
Book
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32 editions published between 1933 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The story of one of the islanders [of Blasket islands] written by himself."--Pref., p. ix
32 editions published between 1933 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The story of one of the islanders [of Blasket islands] written by himself."--Pref., p. ix
Prometheus bound by
Aeschylus(
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30 editions published between 1932 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the greatest of the classical Greek dramas, based on the Greek legend of the Titan demi-god who, against the will of Zeus, stole fire from the gods for the benefit of man. His terrible punishment by Zeus, and his continuing defiance of Zeus in the face of that punishment, remain universal symbols of man's vulnerability in any struggle with the gods
30 editions published between 1932 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the greatest of the classical Greek dramas, based on the Greek legend of the Titan demi-god who, against the will of Zeus, stole fire from the gods for the benefit of man. His terrible punishment by Zeus, and his continuing defiance of Zeus in the face of that punishment, remain universal symbols of man's vulnerability in any struggle with the gods
The Greek language by
George Thomson(
Book
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30 editions published between 1960 and 1989 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1960 and 1989 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Plains Indians by
Jill Hughes(
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4 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the Indians who inhabited the Great Plains of the United States, describing their way of life and struggles against the white man
4 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the Indians who inhabited the Great Plains of the United States, describing their way of life and struggles against the white man
Marxism and poetry by
George Thomson(
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24 editions published between 1945 and 1996 in 7 languages and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1945 and 1996 in 7 languages and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A manual of modern Greek by
George Thomson(
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16 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in 3 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oresteia of Aeschylus by
Aeschylus(
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24 editions published in 1966 in 4 languages and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oresteia -- Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides -- depicts the downfall of the house of Atreus: after King Agamemnon is murdered by Clytemnestra, their son, Orestes, is commanded by Apollo to avenge the crime by killing his mother, and he does so, bringing on himself the wrath of the Furies and the judgment of Athens. Together, the three plays are one of the major achievements of Greek antiquity. - Publisher
24 editions published in 1966 in 4 languages and held by 248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oresteia -- Agamemnon, Choephori, and The Eumenides -- depicts the downfall of the house of Atreus: after King Agamemnon is murdered by Clytemnestra, their son, Orestes, is commanded by Apollo to avenge the crime by killing his mother, and he does so, bringing on himself the wrath of the Furies and the judgment of Athens. Together, the three plays are one of the major achievements of Greek antiquity. - Publisher
Greek lyric metre by
George Thomson(
Book
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30 editions published between 1929 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1929 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
From Marx to Mao Tse-tung: a study in revolutionary dialectics by
George Thomson(
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24 editions published between 1971 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
24 editions published between 1971 and 1977 in 3 languages and held by 196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Oresteia of Aeschylus by
Aeschylus(
Book
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9 editions published between 1938 and 2013 in English and held by 183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1938 and 2013 in English and held by 183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The twelve words of the Gypsy by
Kōstēs Palamas(
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3 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aischylos und Athen : eine Untersuchung der gesellschaftlichen Ursprünge des Dramas by
George Thomson(
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38 editions published between 1941 and 2005 in 9 languages and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
38 editions published between 1941 and 2005 in 9 languages and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Frühgeschichte Griechenlands und der Ägäis by
George Thomson(
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20 editions published between 1946 and 1980 in 3 languages and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1946 and 1980 in 3 languages and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies in Ancient Greek society : the prehistoric Aegean by
George Thomson(
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42 editions published between 1949 and 1989 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
42 editions published between 1949 and 1989 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les Premiers philosophes by
George Thomson(
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18 editions published between 1955 and 1989 in 7 languages and held by 124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1955 and 1989 in 7 languages and held by 124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Capitalism and after; the rise and fall of commodity production by
George Thomson(
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10 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Articles on capitalism and after the rise and fall of commodity production
10 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Articles on capitalism and after the rise and fall of commodity production
The Oresteia trilogy : (Agamemnon, Choephoroe, Eumenides) ; Prometheus bound by
Aeschylus(
Book
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6 editions published between 1965 and 1975 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1965 and 1975 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Island home : the Blasket heritage by
George Thomson(
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6 editions published between 1987 and 1998 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Blasket Islands lie off Slea Head, county Kerry, in Dunquin Parish. Great Blasket Island, the largest, was inhabited by a small Gaelic speaking fishing community. In 1953 the entire population was moved to the mainland. This isolated group had produced seven acclaimed authors and twenty books of Gaelic literature
6 editions published between 1987 and 1998 in English and held by 100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Blasket Islands lie off Slea Head, county Kerry, in Dunquin Parish. Great Blasket Island, the largest, was inhabited by a small Gaelic speaking fishing community. In 1953 the entire population was moved to the mainland. This isolated group had produced seven acclaimed authors and twenty books of Gaelic literature
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Related Identities
- Aeschylus Author
- Ó Súileabháin, Muiris Author Creator
- Davies, Moya Llewelyn Translator Editor
- Agamemnon King of Mycenae (Mythological character)
- Orestes King of Argos (Mythological character)
- Electra (Greek mythological figure)
- Prometheus (Greek deity)
- Headlam, Walter George 1866-1908 Other Commentator Translator Editor Commentator for written text
- Erinyes (Greek mythology)
- Clytemnestra Queen of Mycenae
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Aeschylus Agamemnon,--King of Mycenae (Mythological character) Bronze age Civilization Clytemnestra,--Queen of Mycenae Communism Communism and literature Danaus,--King of Argos (Mythological character) Electra--(Greek mythological figure) Erinyes (Greek mythology) Great Plains Greece Greece--Athens Greek drama Greek drama (Tragedy) Greek language Greek language, Modern--Grammar Greek language--Metrics and rhythmics Greek literature Greek poetry, Modern Homes Indians of North America Intellectual life Ireland--Blasket Islands Literature Literature and society Manners and customs Marxian economics Mythology, Greek Mythology, Greek, in literature Oral tradition Oresteia (Aeschylus) Orestes,--King of Argos (Mythological character) Ó Súileabháin, Muiris Palamas, Kōstēs, Partido Aprista Peruano Philosophy, Ancient Poetry Production (Economic theory) Prometheus--(Greek deity) Prometheus bound (Aeschylus) Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) Social classes in literature Social conditions Stephanides, Theodore Ph Storytelling Tales Theater Theater and society Tragedy
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Alternative Names
George Derwent Thomson Brits filosoof (-1987)
George Derwent Thomson britský klasický filolog, marxistický historik a filozof
George Derwent Thomson englischer Altphilologe, marxistischer Literaturwissenschaftler und Keltologe
George Derwent Thomson filòsof britànic
George Derwent Thomson filósofo británico
George Derwent Thomson philosophe britannique
Mac Laghmhainn, Sẻóirse
Mac Laghmhainn, Seóirse 1903-1987
Mac Tomáis, Seoirse.
Mac Tomáis, Seoirse 1903-1987
Seoirse Mac Thomáis
Seoirse Mac Thomáis fealsúnaí Sasanach
Tāmsan̲, Jārj
Tāmsan̲, Jārj, 1903-1987
Tāmsūn, Jūrj, 1903-1987
Thomson G.
Thomson, G 1903-1987
Thomson George
Thomson, George, 1903-
Thomson George 1903-1987
Thomson, George b. 1903
Thomson, George Derwent
Thomson, George Derwent, 1903-1987
Tomson, Dž.
Томсон, Дж., 1903-1987
Томсон, Джордж Деруэнт
תומסון, ג'ורג' דרוונט
תומסון, גורג דרונט
جورج طومسون، 1903-1987
ஜார்ஜ் தாம்சன்
톰슨, 조지 1903-1987
톰슨, 조지 더웬트 1903-1987
トムスン, ジョージ
トムソン, ジョージ
湯姆生.
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