Summary
Humphrey Davy Findley Kitto: The Greeks: Utility and Leisure
The book provides an overview of Greek culture and civilization through the prism of everyday life, philosophy and art, emphasizing the balance between practical utility and pleasure in the life of the ancient Greeks. Kitto analyzes how the Greeks managed to combine seriousness and play, rationality and aesthetics, shaping the foundations of Western civilization.
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