David Jones and Rome : reimagining the decline of Western civilisation /

This volume examines the reception of ancient Rome in the work of David Jones (1895-1974). Hunter Evans demonstrates how Jones's vision of Roman culture emerged from a concern with the decline of Western civilisation and a desire to use Rome to resist it.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Evans, Jasmine Hunter (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Classical presences.
Subjects:	Jones, David, > 1895-1974 > Criticism and interpretation. Jones, David, > 1895-1974 English literature > Roman influences. Civilization, Greco-Roman. Civilization, Western. Civilisation gréco-romaine. Civilisation occidentale. Ancient & Classical. LITERARY COLLECTIONS. LITERARY CRITICISM. Mystery & Detective. Civilization, Greco-Roman Civilization, Western English literature > Roman influences Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Description
Summary:	This volume examines the reception of ancient Rome in the work of David Jones (1895-1974). Hunter Evans demonstrates how Jones's vision of Roman culture emerged from a concern with the decline of Western civilisation and a desire to use Rome to resist it.
Item Description:	Series from copyright page. This edition also issued in print: 2022.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xii, 408 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Audience:	Specialized.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780191904707 0191904708 9780192638588 0192638580 9780192638595 0192638599