Author: Publisher: Brill Archive
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Author: Publisher: Brill Archive
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Ten Thousand in Thrace
Author: Jan P. StronkPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004674802
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Since the Anabasis has been in continuous use as one of the main books for the introduction into classical Greek, it is surprising that there are virtually no historical and/or archaeological commentaries to the text. Much of the training of students of the ancient world is focused on Greece and Rome and other 'Hochkulturen'. In Books VI.iii-vi and VII of the Anabasis the classical tradi-tion illuminates one of the 'Randkulturen', that of the Thracians. This part of the Anabasis forms a 'time-exposure' of an important part of Thrace in 400-399. Impor-tant developments, both for Thrace and for the Greek world, took place in this period and were described by an eyewitness. The commentary is preceded by two introductory chapters, one on the army of the 'Ten Thousand' and one on Thrace. These have been inserted because neither armies nor Thrace normally feature in the classical student's curriculum.
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Euripides: Medea
Author: William AllanPublisher: Brill Archive
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Euripides' "Medea" is one of the greatest and most influential Greek tragedies. This book outlines the development of the Medea myth before Euripides and explores his uniquely powerful version from various angles. There are chapters on the play's relationship to the gender politics of fifth-century Athens, Medea's status as a barbarian, and the complex moral and emotional impact of her revenge. Particular attention is paid to the tragic effect of Medea's great monologue and the significance of her role as a divine avenger. The book ends by considering the varied and fascinating reception of Euripides' play from antiquity to the present day.
Lectures on the Science of Literature
Author: Hendrik Clemens MullerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comparative literature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Landmark Xenophon's Anabasis
Author: XenophonPublisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 030790685X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 673
Book Description
The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis is the definitive edition of the ancient classic—also known as The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up-Country—which chronicles one of the greatest true-life adventures ever recorded. As Xenophon’s narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks’ harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece. This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed maps, annotations, appendices, and illustrations. The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis offers one of the classical Greek world’s seminal tales to readers of all levels.
Xenophon's Anabasis
Author: XenophonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greek literature
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
Characterization in Ancient Greek Literature
Author: Koen De,TemmermanPublisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004356312
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 721
Book Description
This is the fourth volume in the series Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative. The book deals with the narratological concepts of character and characterization and explores the textual devices used for purposes of characterization by ancient Greek authors from Homer to Heliodorus.
American Classical Review
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classical philology
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Mnemosyne
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classical philology
Languages : la
Pages : 908
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