Greek Literature in the Roman Period and in Late Antiquity

Greek Literature in the Roman Period and in Late Antiquity
by: Gregory Nagy (Editor)
Publisher: Routledge
Edition: 1st
Publication Date: 29 Dec. 2001
Language: English
Print Length: 426 pages
ISBN-10: 0415937701
ISBN-13: 9780415937702
Book Description
Edited with an introduction by an internationally recognized scholar, this nine-volume set represents the most exhaustive collection of essential critical writings in the field, from studies of the classic works to the history of their reception. Bringing together the articles that have shaped modern classical studies, the set covers Greek literature in all its genres–including history, poetry, prose, oratory, and philosophy–from the 6th century BC through the Byzantine era. Since the study of Greek literature encompasses the roots of all major modern humanities disciplines, the collection also includes seminal articles exploring the Greek influence on their development. Each volume concludes with a list of recommendations for further reading. This collection is an important resource for students and scholars of comparative literature, English, history, philosophy, theater, and rhetoric as well as the classics.

About the Author

About the Author Gregory Nagy is Professor of Classics at Harvard University and Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. He has written and edited numerous books on Greek literature, including HomericQuestions, The Everyman’s Library The Iliad, GreekMythology and Poetics, and Poetry as Performance.