William Allan's Very Short Introduction provides a concise and lively guide to the major authors, genres, and periods of classical literature. Drawing upon a wealth of material, he reveals just what makes the 'classics' such masterpieces and why they continue to influence and fascinate today.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- List of Illustrations
- Preface
- 1: History, Genre, Text
- 2: Epic
- 3: Lyric and Personal Poetry
- 4: Drama
- 5: Historiography
- 6: Oratory
- 7: Pastoral
- 8: Satire
- 9: Novel
- Epilogue
- Maps
- Further Reading
- Index