Author: CAIRNS, FRANCIS
Title: Generic Composition in Greek and Roman Poetry
Description: Edinburgh University Press, 1972. Hardcover. ISBN: 0852242247. Scholar's name to ffep (D. Gerber). Very minor shelfwear to book. DJ has 1 small tear. ; This is the first serious attempt to formulate a system of literary criticism for ancient poetry, derived wholly from ancient evidence. It is based on methods of generic analysis, assignment and interpretation applicable to all Greek and Roman poetry. It outlines what the author deduces are the creative principles informing ancient poets' approach to their subject matter, and establishes criteria that enable an objective discussion of the poems' originality and merit. ; 331 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0852242247 Classical Greek & Roman Greek Literature Latin Literature Poetry & Poets Literary Criticism


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