Excerpt from Introduction to Classical Greek Literature
Hence the present volume must be introductory in a double sense. Through the gate of Hellenism we enter the goodly demesne of European literature itself.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an introduction to the world of Classical Greek Literature, an essential element to the formation of many modern European artistic and intellectual traditions, beginning with the epic oral tradition and its influence on Western Art. This survey of the literary and social conventions of Ancient Greece covers a wide range of topics, including poetry, history, drama, philosophy, and more. Beginning with the epic poems attributed to Homer, the author delves into their cultural context, the evolution of the myth, and the complex nature of its characters and divinities, seen through the lens of a time when Greek society was coming into its own and establishing its unique identity. The author analyzes the themes of the epic tradition and its portrayal of human nature, ethics, and the relationship between gods and men. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334210600_0
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