Description
The Greek and Roman novels of Petronius, Apuleius, Longus, Heliodorus and others have been cherished for millennia, but never more so than now. The Cambridge Companion to the Greek and Roman Novel contains nineteen original essays by an international cast of experts in the field. The emphasis is upon the critical interpretation of the texts within historical settings, both in antiquity and in the later generations that have been and continue to be inspired by them. All the central issues of current scholarship are addressed: sexuality, cultural identity, class, religion, politics, narrative, style, readership and much more. Four sections cover cultural context of the novels, their contents, literary form, and their reception in classical antiquity and beyond. Each chapter includes guidance on further reading. This collection will be essential for scholars and students, as well as for others who want an up-to-date, accessible introduction into this exhilarating material.
Nineteen new essays by internationally renowned experts on interpretations of the Greek and Roman novel.
About the Author
Tim Whitmarsh is E. P. Warren Praelector in Classics at Corpus Christi and Lecturer in Greek Language and Literature at the University of Oxford. He has published widely on the Greek literature of the Roman period, including Greek Literature and the Roman Empire: The Politics of Imitation (2001) and The Second Sophistic (2005). He has lectured all over the world, given television interviews, appeared on Radio 4 and written for the Times Literary Supplement.
Reviews
'... for the moment, The Cambridge Companion must be considered the authoritative book on the subject in the English language.' The Sunday Telegraph, Seven Magazine
'... these works are worth our attention, and in many circumstances study, so ... this is a very welcome addition to an important series.' Reference Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780521684880
Author Tim Whitmarsh
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 660g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 150mm * 20mm
Nineteen new essays by internationally renowned experts on interpretations of the Greek and Roman novel.
About the Author
Tim Whitmarsh is E. P. Warren Praelector in Classics at Corpus Christi and Lecturer in Greek Language and Literature at the University of Oxford. He has published widely on the Greek literature of the Roman period, including Greek Literature and the Roman Empire: The Politics of Imitation (2001) and The Second Sophistic (2005). He has lectured all over the world, given television interviews, appeared on Radio 4 and written for the Times Literary Supplement.
Reviews
'... for the moment, The Cambridge Companion must be considered the authoritative book on the subject in the English language.' The Sunday Telegraph, Seven Magazine
'... these works are worth our attention, and in many circumstances study, so ... this is a very welcome addition to an important series.' Reference Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780521684880
Author Tim Whitmarsh
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 660g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 150mm * 20mm
