classics

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At Lawrence’s urging, George steeps himself in the classics, such as Plutarch and Seneca.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

She concentrated on her theatre work, which Keith had continued to nurture alongside TV - particularly comedy classics from the likes of Noel Coward and Oscar Wilde.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Featuring in cinema classics like "Roman Holiday" and "La Dolce Vita", the Vespa has a long association with the Eternal City.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

According to Annetta Alexandridis, associate professor of the history of art and classics in A&S, it served as "a place of cultural encounter between the East and West."

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

“Sorry, I just...I feel like we’ve been really pushing the classics in here.”

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan