A companion to the ancient novel /

This companion addresses a topic of continuing contemporary relevance, both cultural and literary. Offers both a wide-ranging exploration of the classical novel of antiquity and a wealth of close literary analysis. Brings together the most up-to-date international scholarship on the ancient novel, i...

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Other Authors: Cueva, Edmund P., 1964-, Byrne, Shannon N., 1959-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
Series:Blackwell companions to the ancient world.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This companion addresses a topic of continuing contemporary relevance, both cultural and literary. Offers both a wide-ranging exploration of the classical novel of antiquity and a wealth of close literary analysis. Brings together the most up-to-date international scholarship on the ancient novel, including fresh new academic voicesIncludes focused chapters on individual classical authors, such as Petronius, Xenophon and Apuleius, as well as a wide-ranging thematic analysis. Addresses perplexing questions concerning authorial expression and readership of the ancient novel form.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 612 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
ISBN:9781118350416
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DOI:10.1002/9781118350416