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Bloomsbury Funerary Epigrams of Ancient Greece - Academic Text

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Explore the social and religious fabric of the ancient world through Funerary Epigrams of Ancient Greece. This volume from Bloomsbury Academic examines a wide selection of Greek funerary epigrams dating from the 6th to 4th centuries BC. By looking at the historical and chronological contexts of these texts, the book provides deep insights into the society that produced them. This study prioritizes cases where the complete monument ensemble is preserved. By analyzing both the text and the image together, the work offers a better understanding of the significance behind these ancient inscriptions. The content uses Hansen's corpus of epigrams alongside wider examples to build a comprehensive view of the period. Organized through a thematic structure within a broader chronological framework, this book serves as a valuable tool for readers. It allows for the comparison of particular types of epigrams across different eras, making it a significant resource for those studying ancient literature, religion, and social history.

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Covers a wide selection of Greek funerary epigrams from the 6th to 4th centuries BC to provide a broad historical perspective.

Integrates both text and image by focusing on preserved monument ensembles to improve understanding of ancient inscriptions.

Utilizes Hansen's corpus of epigrams and wider examples to ensure a comprehensive academic study of the subject matter.

Features a thematic structure within a chronological framework to help readers compare different types of epigrams easily.

Provides historical and chronological context to reveal information about ancient Greek society, religion, and literature.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
07 March 2019
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04 April 2018

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