H. J. Rose
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Herbert Jennings Rose is remembered as the author of A Handbook of Greek Mythology originally published in 1928, which for many years became the standard student reference book on the subject, reaching a sixth edition by 1958. It was brought up-to-date along the same framework by Robin Hard, in The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology (Routledge 2004), a project that began as a mere revision.
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[edit] Early life
Rose was born on 5th May 1883 in Ontario, Canada, although his Family were of Scottish descent.He attended McGill University, where he was awarded the Rhodes scolarship. With this he went on to Balliol College, Oxford (he was said to be the first Oxford undergraduate to wear a soft hat on Sundays). For four years he was a fellow and tutor of Exeter College. In 1911 he married Eliza Plimsoll, elder daughter of Samuel Plimsoll, who created the Plimsoll line.
From 1919-27 he was Professor of Latin at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and from 1927-53 he was Professor of Greek at the University of St Andrews. Also during this time in 1934 he became a fellow of the British Academy.
[edit] Works
Rose is best remembered as the author of A handbook of Greek Mythology, 1928. This was his most successful work and is still widely used as a student reference book.
His other works include: Modern methods in Classical Mythology,1930; A handbook of Greek literature from Homer to Lucian,1934; Hygini Fabulae,1934; Gods and Heroes of the Greeks,1957; A Commentary on the surviving plays of Aeschylus,1957-8
[edit] Death
Rose died on the 31st July 1961. Upon his death it was written in the Glasgow Herald: 'The Scottish Universities have lost one of their most learned personalities by the death of Emeritus Professor H. J. Rose... as a lecturer he was much liked by both learned and popular audiences, while as teacher and colleague he was greatly beloved by generations of pupils and colleagues".
[edit] Works
- A Handbook of Greek Literature
- A Handbook of Latin Literature (1954)
- Primitive Culture in Greece (London, 1925)
- Primitive Culture in Italy (London, 1926; reprint 1971)
- A Handbook of Greek Mythology (1929; sixth reprint 1958)
- Modern Methods in Classical Mythology (St. Andrews, 1930)
- Ancient Greek Religion (London, 1948)
- Ancient Roman Religion (London, 1949)
- Gods and Heroes of the Greeks (London, 1957; many reprints)
- Outline of Classical Literature for Students of English (London, 1959; reprint 1961)
