Literary studies: ancient, classical & medieval

Three Rings: A Tale of Exile, Narrative and Fate

Winner of the 2020 Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger, France’s best foreign book of the year.

‘Astounding’ Sebastian Barry

‘A masterpiece’ Ayad Akhtar

‘This little book is ruminative, humane, and gorgeously precise’Jonathan Lethem

Argo Classics – Cranford (Argo Classics): Abridged edition

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.

The Poems of Catullus

Written in the twilight of the Roman Republic, the poetry of Gaius Valerius Catullus offers a delicious insight into the passions and gossip of high Roman society.

The Mighty Dead: Why Homer Matters

Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)

‘A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer … There’s something that hits the mark on every page’ Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New Statesman

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