HELLENISTIC CULTURE
by MOSES HADAS
The achievement of Alexander the Great stimulated the Greeks to export
their culture wholesale. Mr. Hadas shows how Greek thought, ideals, and
taste entered into and modified the cultures of Syria and Egypt, influenced
Jewish literature, and became part of the European heritage. The wit and
wisdom of Mr. Hadas will reward anyone interested in discovering some of the
less obvious ways in which the Greek mind became part of our own culture.
$6.QO
JOHN JAY CHAPMAN
by RICHARD B. HOVEY
John Jay Chapman, essayist, dramatist, literary and social critic (1862-1933),
was an important and controversial figure of his day. Attacking, ridiculing,
and apologizing for his contemporaries, Chapman was driven to eccentric
frenzies by the torpor he found around him. Dr. Hovey undertook extensive
research for this unusual biography of a strange but sincere reformer.
$6.50
TOWN AND SQUARE
by PAUL ZUCKER
Here is the history of the town square through three thousand years of civili–
zation. Dr. Zucker discusses the part these played in the civic life of ancient
Greece. He shows us the design of the great European squares of the Renais–
sance and those of the 17th and 18th centuries-some of the world's loveliest
squares. The early squares of pioneering America, less pretentious and formal
than those of Europe, had a practical purpose-for drilling militia and for
parades. In many tOWIU these squares stood and still stand out as the symbol
of the city itself.
$15.00
THE ART OF WILLIAM BLAKE
by SIR ANTHONY BLUNT
A fine critical appraisal and explanation of Blake's highly original
art
by
one of the leading authorities on the poet-painter. Sir Anthony explailU that
while Blake achieved greatness in his poetry at an early age it was only after
long study and experiment that his painting equalled his poetry. With reference
to the many beautiful illustrations contained in the book, Sir Anthony showl
how the development of Blake's painting and engraving reflects the evolution
of the artist's thought.
$6.95
THE CONSERVATIVE ILLUSION
by M. MORTON AUERBACH
A provocative evaluation of Conservatism in general and the "New Conserva–
tism" in particular. The inconsistencie. of contemporary Conservatism, say.
the author, are worse than they ever have been, because the realities of the
twentieth century are further from Conservative ideals than those of any
other period in history. This is particularly true in the United States where
the "New Conservatism" is a motley collection of mutually
contradict~ry
and
internally inconsistent fragments. A challenging criticism of Conservatism.
$6.75
COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY PRESS
