Illustrated History Of Ancient Literature: Oriental And Classical

by John Duncan Quackenbos

Book Overview

The Illustrated History of Ancient Literature: Oriental and Classical by John Duncan Quackenbos is a comprehensive guide to the literary works of the ancient world. This book covers the literature of the Orient and the Classical world, including the works of ancient Greece, Rome, Persia, India, and China. The book is richly illustrated with images of ancient texts, artifacts, and artwork, providing readers with a visual understanding of the literary works of the ancient world. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular region and time period. The first chapter covers the literature of Egypt and Mesopotamia, followed by chapters on the literature of ancient India, Persia, China, Greece, and Rome. Each chapter provides an overview of the literary works of the region, including epic poems, plays, and philosophical texts. The book also includes biographical information on the authors of these works, as well as their historical and cultural context. The author provides insights into the themes, motifs, and literary techniques used in these works, making this book an excellent resource for students of literature and history. Overall, the Illustrated History of Ancient Literature: Oriental and Classical is an informative and engaging guide to the literary works of the ancient world, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the literature that has shaped our modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143254179X
• ISBN13: 9781432541798
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"