Bibliograph

Classical literature, a very short introduction, William Allan

Type

Label

Classical literature, a very short introduction, William Allan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-131) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Classical literature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

861207386

Responsibility statement

William Allan

Series statement

Very short introductions, 382

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

The classical world and the masterpieces of its literature continue to fascinate readers and audiences throughout the media- from popular histories to the reworking of classical subject matters by contemporary poets, dramatists, and novelists. In this Very Short Introduction, William Allan explores what the "classics" are and why they continue to shape our Western concepts of literature. Presenting a range of material from both Greek and Latin literature, he illustrates the variety and sophistication of these works, and considers examples from all major genres. --Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

History, genre, text -- Epic -- Lyric and personal poetry -- Drama -- Historiography -- Oratory -- Pastoral -- Satire -- Novel -- Epilogue -- Further reading -- Index

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