Beauty and the Gods. A History from Homer to Plato (H. ) Shakeshaft Pp. xxx + 498, b/w & colour ills. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2025. Cased, £42, US49. 95. ISBN: 978-0-691-25020-5. https: //press. princeton. edu/books/hardcover/9780691250205/beauty-and-the-gods

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• The book explores the evolution of beauty as a concept throughout ancient texts.
• It emphasizes the influence of both Homer and Plato on the philosophy of beauty.
• Analysis includes interpretations of artistic representations from historical perspectives.
• The work aims to bridge ancient literature with modern aesthetic understanding.