Greek and Latin Literature - A Comparative Study

Greek and Latin Literature (1969) examines the two ancient literatures using a comparative method that recognizes their links - most Latin genres owe something to their Greek forebears. How far was Virgil influenced by Homer, Cicero by Demosthenes, Horace by Sappho? How far did their techniques differ? Did they share interests?

List of contents

1. Philosophy Hilary Armstrong 2. Lyric Poetry Maurice Balme 3. Elegiac Poetry John Fancourt Bell 4. Pastoral Poetry Robert Coleman 5. Didactic Poetry Alister Cox 6. Epic Poetry David Gaunt 7. Comedy Rosemary Harriott 8. Satire John Higginbotham 9. Tragedy David Raven 10. History Christopher Turner 11. Oratory Stephen Usher

About the author

John Higginbotham

Summary

Greek and Latin Literature (1969) examines the two ancient literatures using a comparative method that recognizes the links between them – most Latin genres owe something to their Greek forebears. How far was Virgil influenced by Homer, Cicero by Demosthenes, Horace by Sappho and Alcaeus? How far did their techniques differ? How far did they share the same interests? Each contributor to this volume aims to answer such questions.

Product details

• Authors: John Higginbotham
• Assisted by: John Higginbotham (Editor), Higginbotham John (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.08.2024
• EAN: 9781032769776
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3276977-6
• No. of pages: 410
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Ancient World
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Latin, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient (Classical) Greek, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval