Portrait of Gilbert Murray

Gilbert Murray

George Gilbert Aimé Murray was an Australian-born British classical scholar and public intellectual, with connections in many spheres. He was an outstanding scholar of the language and culture of Ancient Greece, perhaps the leading authority in the first half of the twentieth century. He is the basis for the character of Adolphus Cusins in his friend George Bernard Shaw's play Major Barbara, and also appears as the chorus figure in Tony Harrison's play Fram.

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The Problem of Foreign Policy A Consideration of Present Dangers and the Best Methods for Meeting Them

"The Problem of Foreign Policy" by Gilbert Murray is a political analysis written in the early 20th century. The work examines the challenges of forei...

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Andromache: A Play in Three Acts

"Andromache: A Play in Three Acts" by Gilbert Murray is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of love, revenge,...

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The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus

"The Story of Nefrekepta, from a Demotic Papyrus" by Gilbert Murray is a verse retelling based on an ancient Egyptian tale, likely composed in the ear...

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Five Stages of Greek Religion

"Five Stages of Greek Religion" by Gilbert Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution and vario...

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Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts

"Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts" by Gilbert Murray is a play set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Sir David Carlyon, a former ...

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Great Britain's Sea Policy A Reply to an American Critic, reprinted from 'The Atlantic Monthly'

"Great Britain's Sea Policy" by Gilbert Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I period. ...

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The United States and the War

"The United States and the War" by Gilbert Murray is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book...

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Euripides and His Age

"Euripides and His Age" by Gilbert Murray is a comprehensive historical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and si...

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