History and romance in Graeco-Oriental literature / by Martin Braun. With a preface by Professor Arnold Toynbee.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Braun, Martin.

Contributor:

Toynbee, Arnold, 1889-1975.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Greek literature, Hellenistic--History and criticism.

Greek literature, Hellenistic.

Greek literature, Hellenistic--Oriental influences.

Oriental literature--History and criticism.

Oriental literature.

Greek fiction--History and criticism.

Greek fiction.

Civilization, Ancient.

Nationalism in literature.

Heroes in literature.

Bible--In literature.

Bible.

Physical Description:

xiii, 106 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Basil Blackwell, 1938.

Contents:

The national character of hero romance: Ninus and Semiramis. Sesostris. Nectanebus. Moses. Alexander.

Biblical legend in Jewish-Hellenistic literature with special reference to the treatment of the Potiphar story in the testament of Joseph.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC:

4619996