The Idea of Ancient Literary Criticism

by Yun Lee Too

Overview

This book offers a sustained reading of the social function of the body of texts we identify as 'ancient literary criticism' with major implications for how we understand this discourse and also modern criticism and literary theory. The volume traces ancient criticism from its origins in archaic Greek poetry through to the early Christian era. As well as reading the familiar texts of ancient criticism, it shows how ancient law, history, and rhetoric participate in the critical process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198150763
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	04/15/1999
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	1720L (what's this?)

About the Author

Columbia University

Editorial Reviews

"This is a stimulating contribution to a topic that is drawing fresh attention in many quarters and will be indispensable for libraries."— Classical World

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