From Victorian to Modern: The Transformation of Ancient Greek History in the Work of Jane Ellen Harrison and W.W. Tarn Open Access

Abstract

This thesis examines the changes in the study of the classics in Britain during the early twentieth century by examining the work of two scholars from this period: Jane Ellen Harrison and William Woodthorpe (W. W.) Tarn. As the study of the classics became more specialized, previous views of the ancient world began to be reexamined. Chapter 1 discusses how the classics were studied in Britain until to Harrison's and Tarn's generation. Chapters 2 and 3 examine the works of Harrison and Tarn. Chapter 4 compares the work and conclusions of Harrison and Tarn and briefly ends on how they have been received.

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Introduction 1

1. Background 5

2. Jane Ellen Harrison 9

3. William Woodthorpe Tarn 27

4. Comparison and Conclusion 44

Bibliography 49

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School	Emory College
Department	History
Degree	BA
Submission	Honors Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	History, European History, General
Keyword	Greek Classics W.W. Tarn Rome Jane Ellen Harrison Classical Reception India Greece Religion Germany Britain
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Patterson, Cynthia, Emory University
Committee Members	Lawatsch-Melton, Barbara Elisabeth, Emory University Allitt, Patrick, Emory University

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