Talking to Virgil - A Miscellany

Uncovers connections between an assortment of subjects with classical associations, ranging from Plato to Anthony Powell. Zusammenfassung A unique collection that uncovers connections between a fascinating assortment of subjects with classical associations! ranging from Plato to Anthony Powell. List of illustrations, viii; Preface and acknowledgements, xi; 1. Killing Caligula, 1; 2. The Giants' Revenge, 14; 3. Julius Caesar and the mappa mundi, 22; 4. Mortal Trash, 43; 5. The Centaur's Hoof, 51; 6. A Roman Villa, 71; 7. With Boni in the Forum, 111; 8. Rediscovering a Benefactor, 149; 9. Talking to Virgil, 171; 10. Uncivil Discourse, 210; Appendices, 227; Index, 238.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: T P Wiseman, T. P. Wiseman, T.P. Wiseman
• Editore: University Of Exeter Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.06.1992
• EAN: 9780859893756
• ISBN: 978-0-85989-375-6
• Pagine: 262
• Serie: Classical Studies and Ancient; Classical Studies and Ancient
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Antichità