Transactions of the American Philological Association
academic journal
Transactions of the American Philological Association (TAPA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal established in 1869 and the official publication of the Society for Classical Studies. It covers the history, culture, and language of ancient Greek and Roman societies. The journal is published biannually by the Johns Hopkins University Press.
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