Anachronism and Antiquity

by Carol Atack, Tim Rood, Tom Phillips, et al.

Book Overview

This book is a study both of anachronism in antiquity and of anachronism as a vehicle for understanding antiquity. It explores the post-classical origins and changing meanings of the term 'anachronism' as well as the presence of anachronism in all its forms in classical literature, criticism and material objects. Contrary to the position taken by many modern philosophers of history, this book argues that classical antiquity had a rich and varied...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350115207
• ISBN13: 9781350115200
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"