John Quincy Adams and the Ancient Classics, 1794–1817

John Quincy Adams was, among other things, a scholar, poet, and even scientist. He was unusually devoted to the Greek and Latin classics. This article establishes, through his detailed diaries, the agenda of his classical studies from 1794 to 1817, a period during which, with the exception of eight...

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Published in:Early American studies 2021-09, Vol.19 (4), p.815-839
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Friendship
Greek literature
Latin language
Openness
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