Leaf, Walter 1852-1927
Overview
| Works: | 263 works in 866 publications in 6 languages and 8,028 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Poetry Epic poetry Epic poetry, Greek Fiction Criticism, interpretation, etc Juvenile works Scores Textbooks Gazetteers Glossaries, vocabularies, etc |
| Roles: | Translator, Author, Editor, Other, Annotator, Author of introduction, tra, ed, Correspondent |
| Classifications: | PA4025.A2, 883.01 |
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Most widely held works about
Walter Leaf
- Walter Leaf, 1852-1927; some chapters of autobiography by Walter Leaf( Book )
- [Letter] December 18, Scotland [to] Leaf by Andrew Lang( Book )
- [Manuscript] [post-1874] Leaf family genealogy by Walter Leaf( 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 )
- [Letter] 1917 September 25, Capetown [to] Walter Leaf by F. C Kolbe( Book )
- Walter Leaf born 1852 and died March 8, 1927 by John A Scott( )
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Most widely held works by
Walter Leaf
The Iliad by
Homer(
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213 editions published between 1882 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Composed in Ionia, on the coast of Asia Minor, near the end of the eighth century B.C., The Iliad focuses on the wrath of Achilles with all the great dramatic force which the poet Homer could evoke. Across these pages we see the blaze of forest fires; the greatest battle of antiquity; ox-eyed Juno; Agamemnon, son of Arteus; silver-footed Thetis; and the warrior Achilles chasing Hector around the walls of Troy
213 editions published between 1882 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,776 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Composed in Ionia, on the coast of Asia Minor, near the end of the eighth century B.C., The Iliad focuses on the wrath of Achilles with all the great dramatic force which the poet Homer could evoke. Across these pages we see the blaze of forest fires; the greatest battle of antiquity; ox-eyed Juno; Agamemnon, son of Arteus; silver-footed Thetis; and the warrior Achilles chasing Hector around the walls of Troy
The complete works of Homer; the Iliad and the Odyssey by
Homer(
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12 editions published between 1929 and 1950 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes The Iliad and The Odyssey
12 editions published between 1929 and 1950 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes The Iliad and The Odyssey
Troy; a study in Homeric geography by
Walter Leaf(
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30 editions published between 1912 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 526 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 Doerpfeld 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." - COPAC
30 editions published between 1912 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 526 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 Doerpfeld 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." - COPAC
The Iliad of Homer, done into English prose by
Homer(
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58 editions published between 1880 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
58 editions published between 1880 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 492 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Schliemann's discoveries of the ancient world by
Karl Schuchardt(
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1 edition published in 1979 in English and held by 416 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 416 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)
Homer and history by
Walter Leaf(
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19 editions published in 1915 in English and Undetermined and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The European war prevented the delivery of the lectures, which were to have been given at Northwestern University in or about January, 1915." - COPAC
19 editions published in 1915 in English and Undetermined and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The European war prevented the delivery of the lectures, which were to have been given at Northwestern University in or about January, 1915." - COPAC
The complete works of Homer : the Iliad by
Homer(
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2 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1950 in English and held by 400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A companion to the Iliad, for English readers by
Walter Leaf(
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15 editions published in 1892 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published in 1892 in English and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Banking by
Walter Leaf(
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36 editions published between 1926 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
36 editions published between 1926 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little poems from the Greek by
Walter Leaf(
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15 editions published between 1922 and 2011 in English and held by 220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1922 and 2011 in English and held by 220 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Strabo on the Troad; book XIII, cap. I by
Strabo(
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14 editions published in 1923 in 4 languages and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published in 1923 in 4 languages and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer by
Homer(
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11 editions published between 1922 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1922 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad by
Homer(
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4 editions published between 1960 and 1971 in Greek, Ancient and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1960 and 1971 in Greek, Ancient and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer, edited with general and grammatical introductions, notes, and appendices by
Homer(
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8 editions published between 1924 and 1965 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1924 and 1965 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A modern priestess of Isis by
Vsevolod Sergeevich Solovʹev(
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12 editions published between 1895 and 2011 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book by the Russian novelist Vsevolod Sergeyevich Solovyov (1849-1903), translated and abridged by Walter Leaf (1852-1927) and published in 1895, reflects on the life of Madame Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), co-founder of the theosophy movement in the United States. Originally published over eight months in literary magazine Russy Vyestnik ('Russian Messenger'), the book considers the controversy that engulfed Blavatsky in her final years over displays of her 'phenomena'. Solovyov was living in Paris in 1884 and researching spiritualist literature when he met Blavatsky (whose work was known in Russia), but he became disillusioned with both her and her movement. Leaf, a classical scholar and fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, undertook the translation for the Council of the Society for Psychical Research, which had investigated Blavatsky's work. This account now provides a window on to the life of one of Europe's most controversial nineteenth-century spiritual leaders
12 editions published between 1895 and 2011 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book by the Russian novelist Vsevolod Sergeyevich Solovyov (1849-1903), translated and abridged by Walter Leaf (1852-1927) and published in 1895, reflects on the life of Madame Helena Blavatsky (1831-1891), co-founder of the theosophy movement in the United States. Originally published over eight months in literary magazine Russy Vyestnik ('Russian Messenger'), the book considers the controversy that engulfed Blavatsky in her final years over displays of her 'phenomena'. Solovyov was living in Paris in 1884 and researching spiritualist literature when he met Blavatsky (whose work was known in Russia), but he became disillusioned with both her and her movement. Leaf, a classical scholar and fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, undertook the translation for the Council of the Society for Psychical Research, which had investigated Blavatsky's work. This account now provides a window on to the life of one of Europe's most controversial nineteenth-century spiritual leaders
The gift : poems by the great Sufi master by
Ḥāfiẓ(
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6 editions published between 1898 and 1985 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More than any other Persian poet, it is perhaps Hafiz who accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. With this collection of 250 of Hafiz's most intimate poems, translator Ladinsky has succeeded in capturing the essence of one of Islam's greatest poetic and religious voices. Each line imparts the qualities of this spiritual teacher: an audacious love that empowers lives, profound knowledge, wild generosity, and a sweet, playful genius unparalleled in world literature.--From publisher description
6 editions published between 1898 and 1985 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More than any other Persian poet, it is perhaps Hafiz who accesses the mystical, healing dimensions of poetry. With this collection of 250 of Hafiz's most intimate poems, translator Ladinsky has succeeded in capturing the essence of one of Islam's greatest poetic and religious voices. Each line imparts the qualities of this spiritual teacher: an audacious love that empowers lives, profound knowledge, wild generosity, and a sweet, playful genius unparalleled in world literature.--From publisher description
Morning heroes : a symphony for orator, chorus, and orchestra by
Arthur Bliss(
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1 edition published in 1930 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1930 in English and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Iliad of Homer : done into English prose by
Andrew Lang(
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2 editions published in 1907 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1907 in English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The sixth book of the Iliad : edited with notes, introduction, and vocabulary by
Homer(
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5 editions published between 1893 and 1963 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1893 and 1963 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 37 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Homērou Ilias. The Iliad of Homer by
Homer(
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5 editions published between 1895 and 1908 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1895 and 1908 in Greek, Ancient and English and held by 31 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 Annotator Editor
- Schuchardt, Karl 1859-1943 Author
- Strong, Eugénie 1860-1943 Translator
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Achilles--(Mythological character) Agamemnon,--King of Mycenae (Mythological character) Antiquities Banks and banking Battles Blavatsky, H. P.--(Helena Petrovna), Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with orchestra--Vocal scores with piano Classical literature Comic books, strips, etc Drama Engraving, British Epic poetry, Greek Excavations (Archaeology) Geography, Ancient Graves, Robert, Great Britain Greece Greece--Mycenae (Extinct city) Greek fiction Greek language Greek literature Greek poetry Greeks Ḥāfiẓ, Historical geography Homer Iliad (Homer) Latin literature Leaf, Walter, Literature Monologues with music (Chorus with orchestra)--Vocal scores with piano Mythology, Classical Mythology, Greek Nonesuch Press Odysseus,--King of Ithaca (Mythological character) Odyssey (Homer) Persian language--Versification Persian literature Persian poetry Poetry Pope, Alexander, Rees, Ennis Rieu, E. V.--(Emile Victor), Schliemann, Heinrich, Sufi poetry Sufi poetry, Persian Symphonies--Vocal scores with piano Trojan War Turkey Turkey--Troy (Extinct city)
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Leaf, Walter 1852-1927
Walter Leaf Banker and classical scholar
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