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OverviewThis standard work of classical scholarship, which has been translated into numerous languages, follows the development of Latin literature from its beginnings through the sixth century CE. For this new edition, The History of Roman Literature been revised and its bibliography expanded. Thanks to its systematic structure and extensive index, the book can either be read from cover to cover or used as a reference work. Though it is organized chronologically, with sections on every era of Latin literature, it also devotes several chapters to different literary genres. The book also pays special attention to the influence of classical texts on European writers, artists, and thinkers from the Middle Ages to today. Both scholarly and accessible, The History of Roman Literature is a useful tool for students and professors as well as for anyone interested in European culture and its roots in antiquity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael Von AlbrechtPublisher: Walter de Gruyter Imprint: Walter de Gruyter Edition: 3rd Updated and Enl. ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 8.90cm , Length: 23.10cm Weight: 2.404kg ISBN: 9783110496437ISBN 10: 3110496437 Pages: 1643 Publication Date: 11 July 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: German Table of ContentsReviewsIn short, von Albrecht remains a valuable reference work, especially for graduate students seeking an orientation and key bibliography for an author or genre in Roman literature; his treatment of influence (Fortwirken) will be of use to anyone tracing each author's impact on later European literature and culture. Fred W. Jenkins in: www.bmcreview.org 2017 In short, von Albrecht remains a valuable reference work, especially for graduate students seeking an orientation and key bibliography for an author or genre in Roman literature; his treatment of influence (Fortwirken) will be of use to anyone tracing each author's impact on later European literature and culture. Fred W. Jenkins in: www.bmcreview.org 2017 Author InformationMichael von Albrecht, Universität Heidelberg. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |