Ideals In Greek Literature

By William Cranston Lawton

Book Overview

""Ideals in Greek Literature"" is a comprehensive exploration of the core values and beliefs that were central to ancient Greek society, as reflected in their literature. Written by William Cranston Lawton, this book delves into the works of famous Greek authors such as Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, examining the themes of heroism, honor, justice, and love that were prevalent in their writing.The book begins by outlining the historical and cultural context in which Greek literature was produced, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the social and political structures that shaped the values and ideals of ancient Greece. It then proceeds to analyze a range of literary works, from epic poetry to tragedy and comedy, exploring how these texts conveyed and reinforced the ideals that were held in high esteem by the Greek people.Throughout the book, Lawton draws connections between the literary themes and the broader cultural and philosophical concepts that underpinned them. He also discusses how these ideals have continued to influence Western thought and culture to this day, making ""Ideals in Greek Literature"" a valuable resource for anyone interested in the origins of Western civilization and the enduring legacy of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432652389
• ISBN13: 9781432652388
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"