Classical Literature: A Very Short Introduction

by William Allan

Book Overview

The classical world and the masterpieces of its literature continue to fascinate readers and audiences throughout the media- from popular histories to the reworking of classical subject matters by contemporary poets, dramatists, and novelists. In this Very Short Introduction, William Allan explores what the "classics" are and why they continue to shape our Western concepts of literature. Presenting a range of material from both Greek and Latin literature,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199665451
• ISBN13: 9780199665457
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.4" x 6.8"