Hardwick, Lorna
A Companion to Classical Receptions
Examining the profusion of ways in which the arts, culture, and thought of Greece and Rome have been transmitted, interpreted, adapted and used, A Companion to Classical Receptions explores the impact of this phenomenon on both ancient and later societies.
- Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of classical reception - the interpretation of classical art, culture, and thought in later centuries, and the fastest growing area in classics
- Brings together 34 essays by an international group of contributors focused on ancient and modern reception concepts and practices
- Combines close readings of key receptions with wider contextualization and discussion
- Explores the impact of Greek and Roman culture worldwide, including crucial new areas in Arabic literature, South African drama, the history of photography, and contemporary ethics
Nyckelord: LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical LIT004190
- Författare
- Hardwick, Lorna
- Stray, Christopher
- Utgivare
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Utgivningsår
- 2008
- Språk
- en
- Utgåva
- 1
- Sidantal
- 560 sidor
- Kategori
- Litteraturforskning
- Format
- E-bok
- eISBN (PDF)
- 9780470695753
- Tryckt ISBN
- 9781405151672