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""Selections From the Brief Mention of Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve"" offers a curated look into the profound scholarship and sharp wit of one of America's most influential classical philologists. For over forty years, Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve used his ""Brief Mention"" column in the ""American Journal of Philology"" to provide incisive commentary on a wide range of academic topics, from the intricacies of Greek and Latin syntax to the broader cultural shifts in classical education. This volume, meticulously edited by Charles William Emil Miller, brings together some of the most significant and engaging entries from that long-running series. Beyond the scholarly critiques and linguistic insights, the work serves as a testament to the development of classical studies in the United States. Readers will find not only technical philological observations but also literary reviews and philosophical reflections that highlight Gildersleeve's unique voice and intellectual breadth. The inclusion of a comprehensive biographical sketch provides valuable context for the life of the man behind the work, while the detailed index makes this collection an essential reference for students and scholars of ancient literature and history. This collection preserves the legacy of a scholar whose influence helped shape the trajectory of modern classical education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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