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Classical and Medieval Literature Criticism
Contributor(s): Krostovic, Jelena (Editor)
ISBN: 0787628905     ISBN-13: 9780787628901
Publisher: Gale Cengage
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: June 1999
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Annotation: As a convenient source of wide-ranging critical opinion on early literature, this series contains excerpts from criticism through the ages on the works of philosophers, poets and playwrights, political leaders, scientists, mathematicians and writers from other genres. Anyone wanting to become better acquainted with the classics will find this illustrated series a helpful first resource. Upcoming volumes will cover such noted figures and topics as Aesop, Euclid, Mythology, Po Chu-I, Euripides, St. Benedict and the "Koran".
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Medieval
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
Dewey: 808.005
Series: Classical & Medieval Literature Criticism
Physical Information: 1.27" H x 8.7" W x 11.33" (3.20 lbs) 500 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
 
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Publisher Description:

This volume covers such noted figures and topics as:

  • Lucian, Greek writer of satirical dialogues, essays, rhetorical exerises, and comic narratives
  • Walter Map, British essayist, courtier, and civil servant
  • William of Ockham, English philosopher and theologian
  • Sextus Propertius, Roman poet
  • Sankara, Indian philosopher, theologian, and mystic