Description: Critical Moments in Classical Literature: Studies in the Ancient View of Literature and its UsesRichard Hunter Cambridge University Press Hardcover Unused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page. EAN: 9780521519854 Published: 28/05/2009 Language: English Through a series of innovative critical readings Richard Hunter builds a picture of how the ancients discussed the meaning of literary works and their importance in society. He pays particular attention to the interplay of criticism and creativity by not treating criticism in isolation from the works which the critics discussed. Attention is given both to the development of a history of criticism, as far as our sources allow, and to the constant recurrence of similar themes across the centuries. At the head of the book stands the contest of Aeschylus and Euripides in Aristophanes' Frogs which foreshadows more of the subsequent critical tradition than is often realised. Other chapters are devoted to ancient reflection on Greek and Roman comedy, to the Augustan critic Dionysius of Halicarnassus, to 'Longinus', On the Sublime, and to Plutarch. All Greek and Latin is translated. Introduction 1. Aristophanes' Frogs and the critical tradition 2. Readings of Homer Euripides' Cyclops 3. Comic moments 4. The ugly peasant and the naked virgins Dionysius of Halicarnassus, On Imitation 5. The grand and the less grand 'Longinus', On the Sublime 6. Reading for life Plutarch, How the young man should study poetry. DispatchIn stock here - same-day dispatch from England. My SKU: 3253842RefundsNo-hassle refunds are always available if your book is not as expected.Terms and Conditions of SaleSorry - no collections. All sales are subject to extended Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Return Policy and Payment Instructions. Visit my eBay Store for details andmany more books. Template layout and design, "JNC Academic Books", "needbooks", Copyright © JNC INC. Designated trademarks, layouts and brands are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
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Author: Richard Hunter
Publication Name: Critical Moments in Classical Literature: Studies in the Ancient View of Literature and Its Uses
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2009
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 510g
Number of Pages: 226 Pages
