Classical Literature and Its Reception: An Anthology

Book Overview

This anthology presents a selection of works that illustrates the traffic between British poetry and classical literature. Gives readers the classical background they need in order to really appreciate British poetry. Divided into two halves - the first half presenting a selection of the best British poems, and the second presenting relevant classical works in translation. Notes and introductions highlight the connections between British works and their classical forebears.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405112948
• ISBN13: 9781405112949
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 546 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.9" x 9.7"