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David West
AuthorBooks · Second hand1926-2013
David Alexander West was a British classical scholar who served as Professor and then emeritus Professor of Latin at Newcastle University from 1969 until his death. Described as "one of the world's leading scholars and teachers of Latin and the Classics", West's outreach and curriculum reforms as Chair corresponded to Newcastle's becoming a "powerhouse of classical learning". He encouraged close reading in class and produced accessible translations of the Aeneid and Horace's Odes. He was also interested in English literature and published a commentary on Shakespeare's sonnets.
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About David West
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Death
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David Alexander West was a British classical scholar who served as Professor and then emeritus Professor of Latin at Newcastle University from 1969 until his death. Described as "one of the world's leading scholars and teachers of Latin and the Classics", West's outreach and curriculum reforms as Chair corresponded to Newcastle's becoming a "powerhouse of classical learning". He encouraged close reading in class and produced accessible translations of the Aeneid and Horace's Odes. He was also interested in English literature and published a commentary on Shakespeare's sonnets.
David West has created over 500 titles covering subjects ranging from dinosaurs to technology.
His background in graphic design at Kingston-upon-Thames and Harrow defines his unique visual style.
He is a prolific author who combines writing with illustrating and designing his own books.
Outside of his creative work, he enjoys salmon fishing in Scottish rivers.
He shares his home in south west London with his family and a goldfish over 14 years old.
