Greek Literature for the Modern Reader

Klappentext Originally published in 1951, this book was written to provide an introduction to ancient Greek literature for the general reader. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1951! this book was written to provide an introduction to ancient Greek literature for the general reader. All quotations are translated into English and a lack of knowledge regarding the ancient world is taken for granted. In spite of its introductory status! the text is notable for having a self-consciously personal approach. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Outline of history; 2. Some questions answered; 3. 'Homer' and the epic tradition; 4. Dance, music and song; 5. The individual speaks; 6. Drama and democracy; 7. The rise of prose; 8. Three historians; 9. The Platonic dialogue; 10. After Alexander; Index.

Product details

• Authors: H. C. Baldry, Baldry H. C.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.05.2015
• EAN: 9781107505469
• ISBN: 978-1-107-50546-9
• No. of pages: 332
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval