Longinus: An Essay On The Sublime (1870)

By Herbert Allen Giles

Book Overview

Longinus: An Essay On The Sublime is a book written by Herbert A. Giles and first published in 1870. The book is a study of the ancient Greek treatise ""On the Sublime"" by Longinus, which explores the qualities that make great literature and art truly sublime. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the life and works of Longinus, and explains the concept of the sublime as it was understood in ancient Greece. Giles examines the various elements that contribute to the sublime, such as grandeur, beauty, and passion, and provides examples of how these elements are used in literature and art.The second part of the book is a translation of Longinus' treatise ""On the Sublime."" Giles provides extensive commentary on the text, explaining its key concepts and analyzing its relevance to modern literature and art. He also includes a detailed analysis of Longinus' use of rhetorical devices and his influence on later writers and thinkers.Overall, Longinus: An Essay On The Sublime is a comprehensive study of one of the most important works of ancient literary criticism. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and art, and provides valuable insights into the nature of the sublime and its enduring appeal.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: 1437032532
• ISBN13: 9781437032536
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"