Jowett
Benjamin, 1817–93, English educator and Greek scholar.
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If he had proceeded to the University, he would have encountered the formative and salutary influence of Jowett.
The Secret Glory | Arthur MachenMeanwhile Jowett's "Translation of Plato" is being prepared for publication, and he has kindly sent us the sheets of one volume.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3) | George EliotMr Jowett had warned Borrow to “beware of confounding the two distinct ideas of translation and interpretation!”
The Life of George Borrow | Herbert JenkinsWhat a contrast to be sure between such work as his and Jowett's and Stanley's!
Life of John Coleridge Patteson | Charlotte M. YongeJowett actually avows a return to the old exploded theory of the inaccurate use of language in the Greek Testament.
Life of John Coleridge Patteson | Charlotte M. Yonge
British Dictionary definitions for Jowett
/ (ˈdʒaʊɪt) /
Benjamin. 1817–93, British classical scholar and educator: translated the works of Plato
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