Later Greek Epic and the Latin Literary Tradition: Further Explorations

by Katerina, Papaioannou, Carvounis

The volume offers an innovative and systematic exploration of the diverse ways in which Later Greek Epic interacts with the Latin literary tradition. Taking as a starting point the premise that it is probable for the Greek epic poets of the Late Antiquity to have been familiar with leading works of Latin poetry, either in the original or in translation, the contributions in this book pursue a new form of intertextuality, in which the leading epic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 311079179X
• ISBN13: 9783110791792
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary