--- product_id: 80840239 title: "– A Loeb Classical Library Reader" price: "3659 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/80840239-a-loeb-classical-library-reader store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # – A Loeb Classical Library Reader **Price:** 3659 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** – A Loeb Classical Library Reader - **How much does it cost?** 3659 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/80840239-a-loeb-classical-library-reader) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy A Loeb Classical Library Reader by Loeb Classical Library (ISBN: 9780674996168) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Great collection of short works from antiquity - Fantastic little collection of works from across antiquity. You get a really interesting selection. The book itself is a good quality print, with minimal errors. Review: A real treasure chest of great classical literature - This is a handy little book that you can slip into your pocket or bag and dip into as the fancy takes you; or read from cover to cover, as I did while commuting from South East London to Newbury. That’s a difficult commute at the best of times, but for a few days at least this Loeb Classical Reader made it a lot more bearable than usual. It’s a small book but it’s a real treasure chest of great Classical literature. One of its most attractive features is that although most of the authors you’d expect to find in a book like this are there, the selections are often unusual, i.e. they’re not the run of the mill anthologised selections that would make you groan “Not that again!” For example, the Cicero is not from one of the speeches or letters but from one of his philosophical works. Similarly, the Ovid is not from his erotic poems but from the Heroides. There are some less well known writers here as well, such as Manilius and Josephus. What you get here is a fascinating mix of tragedy, comedy, history, gossip, philosophy, militaristic propaganda and sublime poetry. I must admit that I struggled with the Greek, despite trying to teach myself the lingo over the last five years, so the facing translations were more than helpful. I found the Latin easier and managed to read most of the passages without having to refer to the translation. Whether you read Greek or Latin, both or neither, I would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to learn something about classical literature as the translations are generally very readable while being close to the original. Great stuff all round! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 067499616X | | Best Sellers Rank | 246,545 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 272 in Language Readers Reference 1,492 in Fiction Anthologies (Books) 4,330 in Poetry & Drama Criticism | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (146) | | Dimensions | 10.8 x 1.52 x 16.19 cm | | ISBN-10 | 9780674996168 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0674996168 | | Item weight | 163 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | 3 Mar. 2006 | | Publisher | Loeb | ## Images ![– A Loeb Classical Library Reader - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wripF0oBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great collection of short works from antiquity *by J***T on 24 March 2026* Fantastic little collection of works from across antiquity. You get a really interesting selection. The book itself is a good quality print, with minimal errors. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A real treasure chest of great classical literature *by I***S on 28 December 2019* This is a handy little book that you can slip into your pocket or bag and dip into as the fancy takes you; or read from cover to cover, as I did while commuting from South East London to Newbury. That’s a difficult commute at the best of times, but for a few days at least this Loeb Classical Reader made it a lot more bearable than usual. It’s a small book but it’s a real treasure chest of great Classical literature. One of its most attractive features is that although most of the authors you’d expect to find in a book like this are there, the selections are often unusual, i.e. they’re not the run of the mill anthologised selections that would make you groan “Not that again!” For example, the Cicero is not from one of the speeches or letters but from one of his philosophical works. Similarly, the Ovid is not from his erotic poems but from the Heroides. There are some less well known writers here as well, such as Manilius and Josephus. What you get here is a fascinating mix of tragedy, comedy, history, gossip, philosophy, militaristic propaganda and sublime poetry. I must admit that I struggled with the Greek, despite trying to teach myself the lingo over the last five years, so the facing translations were more than helpful. I found the Latin easier and managed to read most of the passages without having to refer to the translation. Whether you read Greek or Latin, both or neither, I would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who wants to learn something about classical literature as the translations are generally very readable while being close to the original. Great stuff all round! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of 'the good bits', in a handy size for carrying around. *by A***E on 29 January 2009* When it comes to 'the Classics', I admit to being a keen amateur and nothing more. My Greek is mostly self-taught and an on-going struggle. My Latin is pretty much non-existent (I think something in my Celtic ancestry has given me a genetic dislike of the Romans!). Anyway, I love the Loeb series of little books -- all the same size, all the same price -- and I have a few shelves of the Greek editions. I bought this mostly out of curiosity, but I've been carrying it everywhere ever since. When I find myself waiting aound, I take it out and dip into it. It's the same size as the other Loeb books - just a bit thinner than most (200-odd pages) and a paperback. It follows the usual format: The original language is on the left hand pages and the English translation on the right. The contents cover authors from Homer to St Jerome, equally divided between Greek and Latin writers. It's a great little 'taster' that may well encourage you to a deeper exploration of the Loeb library. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/80840239-a-loeb-classical-library-reader](https://www.desertcart.is/products/80840239-a-loeb-classical-library-reader) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*