Greek Fictional Letters Contributor(s): Costa, C. D. N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199240019 ISBN-13: 9780199240012 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: This book explores a relatively unfamiliar and under-appreciated area of Greek literature: imaginary letters written between about 100 BC and 500 AD. Many of them are light-hearted and funny, and describe the lives of ordinary people--fisherman, farmers, courtesans. Others look at more serious and philosophical aspects of life. All the letters are translated, and the notes offer help to both expert and less informed readers. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2001021841 |
Physical Information: 0.78" H x 5.72" W x 8.88" (1.00 lbs) 216 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book explores a relatively unfamiliar and under-appreciated area of Greek literature: imaginary letters written between about 100 BC and 500 AD. Many of them are light-hearted and funny, and describe the lives of ordinary people--fisherman, farmers, courtesans. Others look at more serious and philosophical aspects of life. All the letters are translated, and the notes offer help to both expert and less informed readers. |