Greek Historical Writing And Apollo: Two Lectures Delivered Before The University Of Oxford

by Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff

Book Overview

Greek Historical Writing and Apollo is a book consisting of two lectures delivered by Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff before the University of Oxford. The lectures explore the relationship between the Greek god Apollo and the historical writing of ancient Greece. Wilamowitz-Moellendorff examines the role of Apollo in Greek literature and the ways in which the god was used as a symbol of historical truth and accuracy. He also discusses the influence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432644629
• ISBN13: 9781432644628
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"