A Guide to Ancient Greek Literature, Language, Script, Imagination and Philosophy

A Guide to Ancient Greek Literature, Language, Script, Imagination and Philosophy
Author: Frederic Will
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2020-07-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1527555674

This book is a chronological survey of the major writers (or reciters, or performers, or orators) of Ancient Greece. Part One considers the major genres of ancient Greek literature: epic, history, drama, satire, lyric, and philosophy. It profiles some of the key issues and authors of each period, characterizes the literature of each period, and sprinkles quotes through the whole. Part Two comprises fifteen short essays on aspects of ancient Greek culture, including language (script and dialects); folklore; music; dance; mythology; painting; theater; government; military structures; class structure; gender relations; innovations; trade; and science. Overall, the book will serve as both reference guide and launchpad for ongoing attention to our Hellenic heritage.

Philosophy and Writing

Philosophy and Writing
Author: Anne Margaret Wright
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2015
Genre: Greek literature
ISBN: 9781317478447

Explores the history of the great tradition of classical Greek literature and philosophy.

A Companion to Greek Literature

A Companion to Greek Literature
Author: Martin Hose
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1119088615

A Companion to Greek Literature presents a comprehensive introduction to the wide range of texts and literary forms produced in the Greek language over the course of a millennium beginning from the 6th century BCE up to the early years of the Byzantine Empire. Features contributions from a wide range of established experts and emerging scholars of Greek literature Offers comprehensive coverage of the many genres and literary forms produced by the ancient Greeks—including epic and lyric poetry, oratory, historiography, biography, philosophy, the novel, and technical literature Includes readings that address the production and transmission of ancient Greek texts, historic reception, individual authors, and much more Explores the subject of ancient Greek literature in innovative ways

A Handbook of Greek Literature

A Handbook of Greek Literature
Author: Herbert Jennings Rose
Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Total Pages: 468
Release: 1996
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780865163218

A brief yet comprehensive survey of Greek literature from Homer to Lucian. Rose's stated intention for this companion volume to A Handbook of Latin Literature was that it be a work that "covers the whole field, is of moderate length yet not so short as to include the principle authors only..."

A History of Ancient Greek Literature

A History of Ancient Greek Literature
Author: Gilbert Murray
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2023-12-21
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

In 'A History of Ancient Greek Literature' by Gilbert Murray, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the development of literature in ancient Greece. Murray meticulously examines the various genres of ancient Greek literature including epic poetry, drama, and philosophy, providing insightful analysis and comparisons. His writing style is both informative and engaging, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature. The book is well-structured and provides a comprehensive overview of the literary context of ancient Greece, exploring how literature evolved and influenced society at the time. Gilbert Murray, a renowned classicist and scholar, brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to this book, drawing from his years of study and research in ancient Greek literature. His passion for the subject is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. Murray's background as a translator of ancient texts also adds a unique perspective to his analysis of Greek literature. I highly recommend 'A History of Ancient Greek Literature' to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the literary heritage of ancient Greece. Murray's insightful commentary and comprehensive coverage make this book an essential addition to any library dedicated to classical studies.

Primer of Greek Literature

Primer of Greek Literature
Author: Sir Richard C. Jebb
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2003
Genre:
ISBN: 9788126901906

The Primer Of Greek Literature, Originally Published In 1877, Is, Till Date, The Finest Introduction To The Literary World Of The Greeks. The Book Is Divided Into Three Parts: The Early Literature, The Attic Literature And The Literature Of The Decadence. Written By No Less A Scholar Than Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb, O.M., The Greatest Greek Scholar Of His Time, The Book Offers, In A Very Lucid Style And Precise Manner, An Authentic Sketch Of Greek Literature. In The Words Of Sir Jebb The Book Is Written In Such A Way That It Should Be Useful, Not Only To Students Of Greek, But Also To Those Who Do Not Know Greek, And Who Will Never Read A Greek Book Except In A Translation. And So The Sketch Is Intended To Serve As A Framework Into Which Those Who Read Any Of The Greek Books, Whether In Original Or In English, May Fit What They Read. It Is A Highly Rewarding And Sustaining Experience To Enter The World Of Greek Literature With No Less A Guide Than Sir R.C. Jebb Who May Be Said To Hold The Greek Literature In The Palm Of His Hand. Students Of Ancient European Classics Will Find This Book Extremely Useful As An Introduction To The World Of Greek Literature, And Even The General Readers Who Are Interested In Greek Civilization And Culture Will Find This Book Quite Interesting.

Ancient Greek Literature

Ancient Greek Literature
Author: Kenneth James Dover
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1980
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Four experts have come together to write this exciting new historical survey of Greek literature from 700 B.C. to 550 A.D. The book concentrates on the principal authors of poetry, tragedy, comedy, history, science, philosophy, and oratory and quotes many passages from their work in translatin, to allow the reader to form his own impression of the quality of the authors discussed. The authors draw attention both to the elements in Greek literature and attitudes toward life which are unfamiliar to us and which give it its powerful appeal to succeeding generations.