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The Greek View of Poetry offers a comprehensive exploration of how ancient Greeks understood and valued poetry through their critical theories and aesthetic frameworks. Originally published in 1931, this Routledge Revivals edition examines Greek critics spanning from early theoretical foundations through to Longinus and his influential interpretations of Homer, providing readers with a historical perspective on poetry's central role in Greek intellectual and cultural life. This scholarly text traces the evolution of critical thought across centuries, revealing how Greek philosophers and scholars debated the nature, purpose, and power of poetic expression. The work synthesises diverse viewpoints and arguments that shaped classical aesthetics, making it an invaluable resource for understanding how the ancients themselves conceptualised literary merit and artistic achievement. Students of Classics, ancient philosophy, and literary history will find this restoration of a landmark study essential for grasping the foundations of Western critical tradition and the enduring influence of Greek thought on poetry appreciation.

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The Greek View of Poetry examines critical theories developed by ancient Greek scholars from early periods through Longinus and beyond.

This Routledge Revivals edition restores the original 1931 text, preserving historical scholarship on Greek aesthetic philosophy.

The book traces Homer's literary significance through Greek critical interpretation and his influence on classical poetic evaluation.

Readers gain insight into how ancient Greek society valued poetry as a fundamental cultural and intellectual institution.

The text provides comprehensive coverage of diverse Greek critics and their competing arguments about the nature and merit of poetry.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 113864269X
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 January 2016
Listed Since: 25 September 2015

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