Classical literature : a concise history / Richard Rutherford.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rutherford, R. B.

Series:

Blackwell introductions to the classical world.

Blackwell introductions to the classical world

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Classical literature--History and criticism.

Classical literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (370 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Malden, Mass. : Blackwell, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This accessible one-volume survey of the literature of Greece and Rome covers the period between Homer around 700 BC and Augustine around AD 410.:.; Highlights what is important historically and of continuing interest and value in classical literature.; An introduction by the editor presents essential information in a concise, accessible way.; Each chapter focuses on a particular genre or area of literature.; This structure allows readers to see continuities between different periods and to move easily between the Greek and Roman worlds.; Includes extensive quotations in English.; A timeline a

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Maps; Introduction; 1 Epic; 2 Drama; 3 Rhetoric; 4 History, Biography and Fiction; 5 Erotic Literature; 6 Literature and Power; 7 Aspects of Wit; 8 Thinkers; 9 Believers; Appendix 1: Translations of Four Longer Passages; Appendix 2: Timeline; Appendix 3: List of Roman Emperors; Appendix 4: Major Greek and Roman Gods; Notes; Further Reading; Index;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [316]-342) and index.

ISBN:

9786611310417

9781281310415

1281310417

9780470773482

0470773480

9780470775264

0470775262

OCLC:

214281441