Laughter in Greek and Roman literature

Hermaphroditism in Greek and Roman antiquity.

Since antiquity hermaphrodites have fascinated the mind and excited the imagination. In this paper, such subjects are discussed as legends about the nativity of Hermaphroditus, son of Hermes and Aphrodite, the social status of these bisexual beings, and their fate in Greek-Roman antiquity.

Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times

This most interesting monograph was presented as a thesis which formed part of the examination for the degree of M. D. of the University of Aberdeen, and it gained for its author "Highest Honours." The object of the book is to lay before the student of medical history an account of the various instruments with which the ancient Greeks and Roman surgeons prosecuted their craft. To understand any...

domestication and foreignization in children literature translation

این پایان نامه به بررسی بومی سازی و بیگانه سازی در ادبیات کودکان مخصوصا زانر فانتزی می پردازد. در این پایان نامه ترجمه 14 کتاب داستان فانتزی برای سه گروه سنی کودکان بر اساس مدل ونوتی یعنی بومی سازی و بیگانه سازی مقاسه شدندکه در نتیجه برای سه گروه سنی از هر دو استراتزی توسط مترجمان در ترجمه کلمات فرهنگی استفاده شده است.

Acoustics of ancient Greek and Roman theatres in use today

In the Mediteranian area a large number of open, ancient Greek and Roman theatres are still today facing a busy schedule of performances including both classical and contemporary works of dance, drama, concerts, and opera. During the EU funded "Erato" project and a subsequent master thesis project, extensive measurement data have been collected from four well preserved theatres, which represent...

ROMAN JAKOBSON Language in Literature