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The Cambridge Companion to the Writings of Julius Caesar / edited by Luca Grillo, Christopher B. Krebs.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Cambridge companions to literature
- Cambridge Companions to Literature
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (418 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2017.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Well-known as a brilliant general and politician, Julius Caesar also played a fundamental role in the formation of the Latin literary language and remains a central figure in the history of Latin literature. With twenty-three chapters written by renowned scholars, this Companion provides an accessible introduction to Caesar as an intellectual along with a scholarly assessment of his multiple literary accomplishments and new insights into their literary value. The Commentarii and Caesar's lost works are presented in their historical and literary context. The various chapters explore their main features, the connection between literature, state religion and politics, Caesar's debt to previous Greek and Latin authors, and his legacy within and outside of Latin literature. The innovative volume will be of great value to all students and scholars of Latin literature and to those seeking a more rounded portrait of the achievements of Julius Caesar.
- Notes:
- Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).
- Other Format:
- Print version:
- ISBN:
- 9781139151160
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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