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Classical Literature: A Very Short Introduction No.382
出版社： Oxford University Press
書林書號：
30219038
作者：
Allan, William
定價：
423
會員價：
$402
ISBN：
9780199665457
出版年份：
2014
裝訂：
平裝
總頁數：
0
  • 本書介紹
From popular histories through to reworkings of classical subject matter by contemporary poets, dramatists, and novelists, the classical world and the masterpieces of its literature continue to fascinate readers and audiences in a huge variety of media. 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 the major genres.

Ideal for the general reader interested in works of classic literature, as well as students at A-Level and University, this is a lively and lucid guide to the major authors and literary forms of the ancient period.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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