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Works by Nigel Spivey

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Put Out More Flags (1942) — Introduction, some editions — 1,182 copies
I, Claudius [and] Claudius the God (1934) — Introduction, some editions — 567 copies
The Greek World (1997) — Contributor — 64 copies

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Clear, concise writing, with fine narrative flow, beautifully illustrated throughout with images closely and thoughtfully tied to every observation made in the text, making it an enjoyable, reading experience, and easy to absorb the concepts by a non-expert in Greek and Roman art, culture and mythology.

This greatly expanded my understanding of those darn painted pots in every museum in a way no other art book has in the past.
 
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15minutes | Dec 23, 2023 |
Greek myths made real
 
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SrMaryLea | 3 other reviews | Aug 23, 2023 |
Very interesting retelling of well-known Greek myths.
 
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ChristopherSwann | 3 other reviews | May 15, 2020 |
Am reading this because of the Louvre show at National Museum. This is a delightful, refreshing book. Spivey's a popularizer, but with the right spirit. More later - only two chapters in...
 
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Katong | Apr 16, 2012 |

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