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Cambridge University Press Fiction and Education in Roman World - Literary Theory

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This scholarly work explores the critical relationship between fiction and education in ancient Rome, examining how literary narratives shaped reader development and intellectual formation across Roman society. Published by Cambridge University Press, the book investigates the mechanisms through which Roman fictional texts cultivated literacy skills, cultural knowledge, and philosophical understanding among diverse audiences. By analysing primary sources and educational practices, the author demonstrates how fiction functioned as a pedagogical tool, bridging entertainment and intellectual instruction. The study contributes to Greek Culture in the Roman World series, offering insights into how Romans adapted Greek literary traditions for educational purposes. Essential reading for classicists, literary theorists, and historians interested in the intersection of literature, education, and cultural transmission in antiquity.

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Examines fiction's role in Roman education and reader cultivation through detailed textual analysis.

Part of the Greek Culture in the Roman World series from Cambridge University Press.

Explores how Roman authors used narrative techniques to develop intellectual and literary skills.

Addresses the adaptation of Greek literary traditions within Roman educational frameworks.

Provides primary source evidence for understanding ancient Roman pedagogy and literary practices.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 100972164X
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 May 2026
Listed Since: 03 October 2025

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