A Handbook of Greek Literature from Homer to the Age of Lucian
Author | : Herbert Jennings Rose |
Publisher | : New York : E.P. Dutton |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 1960 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39076006788710 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Handbook of Greek Literature from Homer to the Age of Lucian written by Herbert Jennings Rose and published by New York : E.P. Dutton. This book was released on 1960 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is a companion volume to "Handbook of Greek mythology" and "Handbook of Latin literature", and comprises a brief yet comprehensive survey of developments in Greek literature from Homer through Lucian. It is a continuous narrative, complete in itself and assuming no previous acquaintance with Greek writings. The author analyzes not only the writers and their works, but also their social backgrounds and stimuli.