This collection of essays explores the extensive use of Latin and Greek literary texts in a range of recent poetry written in English. It contains both contributions from poets, who include Tony Harrison, Seamus Heaney, and Michael Longley, talking about their uses of classical literature in their own work in lyric poetry and in theatre poetry, and essays from academic experts on the same topics. Living Classics asks why contemporary poets are returning to making versions of and allusions to Greek and Roman literature in their work, and interrogates the parallel interest of modern classical scholars in the contemporary reception of classical texts.

About the Author
S. J. Harrison is Fellow and Tutor in Classics, Corpus Christi College, Oxford and Professor of Latin Literature, University of Oxford.

Reviews
This is an interesting book, with a great sense of doors opening * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199233731
Author S. J. Harrison
Format Hardback
Page Count 362
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 1g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 145mm * 24mm