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...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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Malden, MA ; Oxford :
Blackwell,
2008.
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| Series: | Blackwell companions to the ancient world. Literature and culture.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "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" http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0805/2007022246-d.html |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvii, 538 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Format: | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 482-532) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780470696507 0470696508 9781405151672 1405151676 9780470695753 0470695757 9781405185080 1405185082 9781782686828 1782686827 9781444334166 1444334166 1282341995 9781282341999 9786612341991 6612341998 |