The Politics of Latin Literature - Writing, Identity, and Empire in Ancient Rome

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Thomas N. Habinek

Summary

Describes the intimate relationship between Latin literature and the politics of ancient Rome. This work shows that, from its beginnings in the late third century BC to its eclipse by Christian literature six hundred years later, classical literature served the evolving interests of Roman and, more particularly, aristocratic power.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas N. Habinek, Habinek Thomas N.
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2001
• EAN: 9780691089843
• ISBN: 978-0-691-08984-3
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 408 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; European History, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, Latin, HISTORY / Europe / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval