A Companion to the Ancient Novel. Shannon Byrne N.
A Companion to the Ancient Novel
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Автор произведения: Shannon Byrne N.
Жанр: Критика
Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited
isbn: 9781118350577
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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 voices Includes 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 Provides an accomplished introduction to a genre with a rising profile