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Wiley -Blackwell A Companion to Hellenistic Literature Book

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Expand your understanding of the ancient world with A Companion to Hellenistic Literature. Part of the Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World series, this volume provides a wide ranging critical examination of the literature produced during the Hellenistic period. Through 30 newly commissioned essays, readers can explore the social and intellectual contexts that shaped literary production. This text goes beyond well-respected poets to examine lesser-known historical, philosophical, and scientific prose. It offers a deep look at the relationship between Hellenistic works and earlier literature, providing a clear view of how these texts evolved. You will also learn how the indigenous literatures of Hellenized lands influenced Greek writing and how Greek literature, in turn, influenced Jewish traditions. Whether you are a student of ancient history or a researcher of classical civilization, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the diverse literary landscape of the era. It connects various disciplines, from science to philosophy, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying the cultural shifts of the ancient Mediterranean.

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Includes 30 newly commissioned essays that explore the social and intellectual contexts of literature production during the Hellenistic period.

Provides a wide ranging critical examination that covers well-respected poets as well as lesser-known historical, philosophical, and scientific prose.

Analyzes the relationship between Hellenistic literature and earlier literary traditions to show how writing evolved over time.

Examines the influence of indigenous literatures from Hellenized lands on Greek literature and the subsequent impact of Greek literature on Jewish traditions.

Part of the respected Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World series, making it a reliable resource for studying ancient history and civilization.

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Brand: Wiley
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1405136790
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Greece
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 April 2010
Listed Since: 22 June 2007

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