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Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
A History of Ancient Greek Literature
Author: Gilbert MurrayPublisher: Good Press
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Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
In 'A History of Ancient Greek Literature' by Gilbert Murray, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the development of literature in ancient Greece. Murray meticulously examines the various genres of ancient Greek literature including epic poetry, drama, and philosophy, providing insightful analysis and comparisons. His writing style is both informative and engaging, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature. The book is well-structured and provides a comprehensive overview of the literary context of ancient Greece, exploring how literature evolved and influenced society at the time. Gilbert Murray, a renowned classicist and scholar, brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to this book, drawing from his years of study and research in ancient Greek literature. His passion for the subject is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. Murray's background as a translator of ancient texts also adds a unique perspective to his analysis of Greek literature. I highly recommend 'A History of Ancient Greek Literature' to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the literary heritage of ancient Greece. Murray's insightful commentary and comprehensive coverage make this book an essential addition to any library dedicated to classical studies.
Author: The First World War in German Narrative Prose
Author: Charles N. GennoPublisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487597444
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
This collection of eight essays in honour of the distinguished Canadian Germanist G.W. Field treats themes in German narrative prose of the First World War, the pre-war era, and the earliest of the Weimar Republic. The aim of the book is not to present a comprehensive study of the field, but rather to shed new light on specific problems. The essays are organized in the historical sequence of the events and situations to which they are related. The topics include discussions of the concept of war as presented by Robert Musil in Der Mann hone Eigenschaften; the treatment of war as a catalyst by the Expressionist writers Carl Sternheim and Leonhard Frank; the preservation of values in the face of war as dealt in Hesse's Demian; and an exploration of the effects of war on the individual and social values in the works of Salomo Friedländer and Alfred Döblin. An essay on H.G. Well's Mr. Britling Sees It Through helps to clarify the ways in which the reaction of German writers to the war may be viewed as specifically German by providing an outsider's point of view. The final chapter, a survey of the most recent literature on the topic, shows how much World War I lives on in the minds of German writers as the great turning point in German political and cultural history.
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Author: California (State).Flight from Eden
Author: Steven CassedyPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520068636
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
"German--and particularly French--sources of the revolution that has occurred in literary theory during the past thirty years have long been recognized. The Russian contribution to these events has been hinted at previously, but Cassedy documents in detail the extraordinary work of Potebnya, Veselovskij, and other figures virtually unknown in the West. . . . An important contribution to intellectual history and literary theory."--Michael Holquist, author of Dostoevsky and the Novel "An astonishing number of complex movements and ideas--from Humboldt through Russian and French Symbolists to Heidegger, Husserl, Roman Jakobson and the deconstructors, from symbology to logology and iconology--begin to fit together in this wide-ranging and provocative book. . . . Cassedy's book will outrage some readers, delight others, and enlighten all."--Caryl Emerson, author of Boris Godunov: Transpositions of a Russian Theme
Author: Pennsylvania-German Society