Leaf, Walter 1852-1927
Overview
| Works: | 226 works in 760 publications in 4 languages and 7,818 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Poetry Juvenile works Criticism, interpretation, etc Fiction History Epic poetry, Greek Historical fiction |
| Roles: | Translator, Author, Editor, Author of introduction, tra, ed, Other, Correspondent |
| Classifications: | PA4025.A2, 883.1 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Walter Leaf
- Walter Leaf, 1852-1927; some chapters of autobiography by Walter Leaf( Book )
- Walter Leaf born 1852 and died March 8, 1927 by John A Scott( )
- [Letter] December 18, Scotland [to] Leaf by Andrew Lang( Book )
- [Letter] 1917 September 25, Capetown [to] Walter Leaf by F. C Kolbe( Book )
- A general catalogue of literature and books on miscellaneous subjects, together with a selection from the library of the late Walter Leaf by Francis Edwards (Firm)( Book )
- [Manuscript] [post-1874] Leaf family genealogy by Walter Leaf( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Leaf
The Iliad by
Homer(
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66 editions published between 1883 and 1964 in English and held by 961 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic war story, the Iliad centers on Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth and history in the 10th and final year of the Greek siege of Troy
66 editions published between 1883 and 1964 in English and held by 961 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An epic war story, the Iliad centers on Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth and history in the 10th and final year of the Greek siege of Troy
The complete works of Homer; the Iliad and the Odyssey by
Homer(
Book
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4 editions published between 1935 and 1950 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1935 and 1950 in English and held by 610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad by
Homer(
Book
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17 editions published between 1930 and 1967 in English and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The stirring story of the Trojan war and the rage of Achilles. A timeless, powerful poem conveys the horror and the heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as the tale moves to its terrifying, tragic conclusion
17 editions published between 1930 and 1967 in English and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The stirring story of the Trojan war and the rage of Achilles. A timeless, powerful poem conveys the horror and the heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as the tale moves to its terrifying, tragic conclusion
Troy; a study in Homeric geography by
Walter Leaf(
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33 editions published between 1912 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Leaf (1852-1927), banker, classicist and alpinist, held various positions as chairman of the Westminster Bank, founder of the London Chamber of Commerce and president of the Hellenic Society, reflecting his wide-ranging professional and scholarly interests. Leaf was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge, of which he became a fellow in 1875. As a scholar, Leaf was concerned with uncovering the physical reality of the classical world, and in this 1912 work he 'aims at testing the tradition of the Trojan War by comparing the text of Homer with the natural conditions described, or more often implicitly assumed, in the Iliad'. This book draws on the archaeological work of Schliemann and D©œrpfeld at Troy, but also on Leaf's own expert knowledge of the Iliad (of which his two-volume edition is also reissued in this series), thereby providing a thorough exploration of the historical geography of the Troad
33 editions published between 1912 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Walter Leaf (1852-1927), banker, classicist and alpinist, held various positions as chairman of the Westminster Bank, founder of the London Chamber of Commerce and president of the Hellenic Society, reflecting his wide-ranging professional and scholarly interests. Leaf was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge, of which he became a fellow in 1875. As a scholar, Leaf was concerned with uncovering the physical reality of the classical world, and in this 1912 work he 'aims at testing the tradition of the Trojan War by comparing the text of Homer with the natural conditions described, or more often implicitly assumed, in the Iliad'. This book draws on the archaeological work of Schliemann and D©œrpfeld at Troy, but also on Leaf's own expert knowledge of the Iliad (of which his two-volume edition is also reissued in this series), thereby providing a thorough exploration of the historical geography of the Troad
Iliad by
Homer(
Book
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47 editions published between 1886 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions. The eloquent and dramatic epic poem captures the terrible anger of Achilles, "the best of the Achaeans," over a grave insult to his personal honor and relates its tragic result: a chain of consequences that prove devastating for the Greek forces besieging Troy, for noble Trojans, and for Achilles himself. The poet gives us compelling characterizations of his protagonists as well as a remarkable study of the heroic code in antiquity. The works attributed to Homer include the two oldest and greatest European epic poems, the Odyssey and the Iliad. These have been published in the Loeb Classical Library for three quarters of a century, the Greek text facing a faithful and literate prose translation by A.T. Murray. William F. Wyatt now brings the Loeb's Iliad up to date, with a rendering that retains Murray's admirable style but is written for today's readers
47 editions published between 1886 and 1971 in 3 languages and held by 483 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer's stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions. The eloquent and dramatic epic poem captures the terrible anger of Achilles, "the best of the Achaeans," over a grave insult to his personal honor and relates its tragic result: a chain of consequences that prove devastating for the Greek forces besieging Troy, for noble Trojans, and for Achilles himself. The poet gives us compelling characterizations of his protagonists as well as a remarkable study of the heroic code in antiquity. The works attributed to Homer include the two oldest and greatest European epic poems, the Odyssey and the Iliad. These have been published in the Loeb Classical Library for three quarters of a century, the Greek text facing a faithful and literate prose translation by A.T. Murray. William F. Wyatt now brings the Loeb's Iliad up to date, with a rendering that retains Murray's admirable style but is written for today's readers
Schliemann's discoveries of the ancient world by
Karl Schuchardt(
Book
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1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, which was written under Schliemann's supervision and was published shortly after his death, the dazzling accumulation of Schliemann's many findings has been systemized by Dr. Schuchhardt. He also updates them, as Schliemann uncovered so much and was a tireless worker that he sometimes did not know precisely what he had found. After a short description of Schliemann's life, Dr. Schuchhardt gives detailed accounts of Schliemann's discoveries at Troy, Tiryns, and Mycenae. The great treasures found at Troy and Mycenae are thoroughly described, as well as Schliemann's experimental method of unearthing them. All of these findings are illustrated by hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and maps. -- Book jacket (inside flap)
1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 425 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this book, which was written under Schliemann's supervision and was published shortly after his death, the dazzling accumulation of Schliemann's many findings has been systemized by Dr. Schuchhardt. He also updates them, as Schliemann uncovered so much and was a tireless worker that he sometimes did not know precisely what he had found. After a short description of Schliemann's life, Dr. Schuchhardt gives detailed accounts of Schliemann's discoveries at Troy, Tiryns, and Mycenae. The great treasures found at Troy and Mycenae are thoroughly described, as well as Schliemann's experimental method of unearthing them. All of these findings are illustrated by hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and maps. -- Book jacket (inside flap)
The complete works of Homer : the Iliad by
Homer(
Book
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2 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Homer and history by
Walter Leaf(
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18 editions published in 1915 in English and held by 393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published in 1915 in English and held by 393 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Banking by
Walter Leaf(
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55 editions published between 1926 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
55 editions published between 1926 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A companion to the Iliad, for English readers by
Walter Leaf(
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14 editions published in 1892 in English and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published in 1892 in English and held by 286 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little poems from the Greek by
Walter Leaf(
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14 editions published between 1922 and 2011 in English and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1922 and 2011 in English and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer, edited with general and grammatical introductions, notes, and appendices by
Homer(
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18 editions published in 1895 in 5 languages and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published in 1895 in 5 languages and held by 174 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad by
Homer(
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18 editions published in 1886 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published in 1886 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 144 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Strabo on the Troad; book XIII, cap. I by
Strabo(
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15 editions published in 1923 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published in 1923 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad by
Homer(
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11 editions published between 1914 and 1965 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1914 and 1965 in English and Greek, Ancient and held by 123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer by
Homer(
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12 editions published between 1880 and 1914 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1880 and 1914 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer by
Homer(
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6 editions published between 1892 and 1898 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1892 and 1898 in English and held by 83 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer by
Homer(
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1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 74 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 74 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad by
Nick McCarty(
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new publication of the definitive translation of Homer's epic brings the ancient poem to life, chronicling the Greek siege of the Trojan city state and the war that ensued
5 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A new publication of the definitive translation of Homer's epic brings the ancient poem to life, chronicling the Greek siege of the Trojan city state and the war that ensued
A modern priestess of Isis by
Vsevolod Sergeevich Solovʹev(
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14 editions published between 1895 and 2011 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1895 and 2011 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Homer Author
- Lang, Andrew 1844-1912 Translator Author
- Myers, Ernest 1844-1921 Translator
- Achilles (Mythological character)
- Butcher, S. H. (Samuel Henry) 1850-1910 Translator
- Odysseus King of Ithaca (Mythological character)
- Pound, Louise 1872-1958 Editor
- Bayfield, M. A. (Matthew Albert) 1852-1922 Author of introduction Editor
- Schuchardt, Karl 1859-1943 Author
- Strong, Eugénie 1860-1943 Translator
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Achilles--(Mythological character) Antiquities Atlases Banks and banking Blavatsky, H. P.--(Helena Petrovna), Booksellers and bookselling Children's stories, English Classical literature Combat Criticism and interpretation England--London English poetry Epic poetry, Classical Epic poetry, Greek Excavations (Archaeology) Fore-edge painting Francis Edwards (Firm) Genealogy Geography, Ancient Graves, Robert, Great Britain Greece Greece--Mycenae (Extinct city) Greek literature Greek literature, Hellenistic Greek poetry Greek poetry, Hellenistic Greeks Hand-to-hand fighting Hector (Legendary character) Historical geography Homer Iliad (Homer) Lang, Andrew, Leaf, Walter, Libraries Literature Maps Mythology, Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Greek, in literature Odysseus,--King of Ithaca (Mythological character) Poetry Schliemann, Heinrich, Theosophists Travel Trojan War Turkey Turkey--Troy (Extinct city)
Alternative Names
Leaf, Walter 1852-1927
Walter Leaf Banker and classical scholar
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