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OverviewThe purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between literature and stylistic theory in the Antonine Age. The literature is the prose literature of the Second Sophistic and the stylistic theory is the so-called idea-theory set out in the Peri Ideon of Hermogenes of Tarsus, as well as two anonymous works: the Peri Politikou Logou and the Peri Aphelous Logou. The author discusses the relationship between idea-theory and sophistic declamation, the relative value attributed to prose and poetry, attitudes towards Xenophon and Demosthenes, and the reputation of Aelius Aristides. He concludes that the links between literary theory and literary practice are greater than previously imagined. A translation of the anonymous Peri Aphelous Logou (`On Plain Language') is included as an appendix. This has not previously been translated although it is the major source for the reception of Xenoephon in this period. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ian Rutherford (Reader in Greek and Head of Department, Reader in Greek and Head of Department, University of Reading)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Clarendon Press Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9780198147299ISBN 10: 0198147295 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 19 November 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis slim volume offers much to students of the Second Sophistic Journal of Hellenic Studies Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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