Dynamics of Ancient Prose: Biographic, Novelistic, Apologetic
Ancient prose is intriguingly diverse. This volume explores the dynamics of the Latin and Greek prose of the Roman empire in the forms of biography, novel and apologetics which have historically lacked recognition as uncanonical genres, and yet appear vital today. Focusing on the sophistication in thought and artistic texture to be found within these literary kinds, this volume offers a collection of stimulating essays for students and scholars of literature and culture in antiquity - and beyond.

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Dynamics of Ancient Prose: Biographic, Novelistic, Apologetic
Ancient prose is intriguingly diverse. This volume explores the dynamics of the Latin and Greek prose of the Roman empire in the forms of biography, novel and apologetics which have historically lacked recognition as uncanonical genres, and yet appear vital today. Focusing on the sophistication in thought and artistic texture to be found within these literary kinds, this volume offers a collection of stimulating essays for students and scholars of literature and culture in antiquity - and beyond.

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Dynamics of Ancient Prose: Biographic, Novelistic, Apologetic

Dynamics of Ancient Prose: Biographic, Novelistic, Apologetic

Dynamics of Ancient Prose: Biographic, Novelistic, Apologetic

Dynamics of Ancient Prose: Biographic, Novelistic, Apologetic

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Ancient prose is intriguingly diverse. This volume explores the dynamics of the Latin and Greek prose of the Roman empire in the forms of biography, novel and apologetics which have historically lacked recognition as uncanonical genres, and yet appear vital today. Focusing on the sophistication in thought and artistic texture to be found within these literary kinds, this volume offers a collection of stimulating essays for students and scholars of literature and culture in antiquity - and beyond.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783110596052
Publisher: De Gruyter
Publication date: 05/22/2018
Series: Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes , #62
Pages: 257
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

T. S. Thorsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; S. Harrison, Corpus Christi College. Oxford, UK.

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