A Companion to the Classical Tradition

Download or read book A Companion to the Classical Tradition written by Craig W. Kallendorf and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to the Classical Tradition accommodates the pressing need for an up-to-date introduction and overview of the growing field of reception studies. A comprehensive introduction and overview of the classical tradition - the interpretation of classical texts in later centuries Comprises 26 newly commissioned essays from an international team of experts Divided into three sections: a chronological survey, a geographical survey, and a section illustrating the connections between the classical tradition and contemporary theory