In this thought-provoking volume, fifteen well-known scholars from the U.S. and Europe focus on the current state of the interpretation of Roman poetry and on its future tasks. Among the timely subjects they discuss is the role of theory, genre, and historicism, and the survival of the New Criticism. The strengths and limitations of a variety of approaches are considered, debated, and illustrated with the interpretation of specific examples from Roman poetry. A recurring theme is the need for increased methodological ...
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In this thought-provoking volume, fifteen well-known scholars from the U.S. and Europe focus on the current state of the interpretation of Roman poetry and on its future tasks. Among the timely subjects they discuss is the role of theory, genre, and historicism, and the survival of the New Criticism. The strengths and limitations of a variety of approaches are considered, debated, and illustrated with the interpretation of specific examples from Roman poetry. A recurring theme is the need for increased methodological reflection. The Introduction assesses the present state of the interpretation of Roman poetry on the contemporary scene of literary criticism. Contributors include G.B. Conte, Charles Segal, Francis Cairns, Jasper Griffin, Michael von Albrecht, and W.R. Johnson.
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Add this copy of The Interpretation of Roman Poetry: Empiricism Or to cart. $3,945.36, very good condition, Sold by BARNABY rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by P. Lang.
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1992, Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
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Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
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1992
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English
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Very Good Condition. A very presentable copy with minimal wear. Cover shows light signs of use, but is unmarked and undamaged. Internally, clean and fresh, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Size: 21 x 14.6 x 1.9 cm. 249 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Rome (Empire); Civilization--Historiography; ISBN: 3631447418. ISBN/EAN: 9783631447413. Add. Inventory No: 231027HAC5-4067.
