The work of the Hellenistic poets in the third century BC has not only an important place in Greek literature, but also a particular significance for Latin poetry. Despite much technical work on the texts and language of these authors - Theocritus, Callimachus, Apollonius Rhodius, and others - previous literary criticism on most of the major figures is limited in quantity and scope. Dr Hutchinson provides a much needed picture of the poetry of this period, and shows its quality and vitality. He explores the work of the ...
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The work of the Hellenistic poets in the third century BC has not only an important place in Greek literature, but also a particular significance for Latin poetry. Despite much technical work on the texts and language of these authors - Theocritus, Callimachus, Apollonius Rhodius, and others - previous literary criticism on most of the major figures is limited in quantity and scope. Dr Hutchinson provides a much needed picture of the poetry of this period, and shows its quality and vitality. He explores the work of the individual writers in turn, while developing a general conception of the poetry as a whole, centred around the poets' handling of tone, level, and form. Of particualr interest to many readers, the book culminates in the presentation of a fresh approach to the influence of Hellenistic poets in Rome. All quotations in Greek or Latin have been translated by the author, making this important new approach to the subject readily accessible to everyone seriously interested in classics - those with simply a basic knowledge of the background as well as students and scholars in the field.
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Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0198140401. Very light creasing to bottom edge of DJ. Light shelfwear and rubbing to DJ.; Special Edition for Sandpiper books--reprint of 1988 edition. In this study of the Hellenistic poets of the third century B. C. Hutchinson provides a much-needed picture of the poetry of the period while demonstrating its quality and vitality. The work of the Hellenistic poets in the third century BC has not only an important place in Greek literature, but also a particular significance for Latin poetry. Hutchinson explores the works of such writers as Theocritus, Callimachus, and Apollonius of Rhodes--developing a generalconception of poetry that centers around the poets' handling of tone, level, and form--and offers a fresh analysis of the influence of Hellenistic poetry on the city of Rome. Despite much technical work on the texts and language of these authors-Theocritus, Callimachus, Apollonius Rhodius, and others-previous literary criticism on most of the major figures is limited in quantity and scope. He explores the work of the individual writers in turn, while developing a general conception of the poetry as a whole, centred around the poets' handling of tone, level, and form. The book concludes with a fresh approach to the influence of Hellenistic poets in Rome. All quotations in Greek or Latin have been translated by the author.; Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints; 392 pages.
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NEAR FINE in NEAR FINE jacket. xii, 374 pp. Black cloth, gilt spine lettering. Tips a bit rubbed, some small splotches to head edge, sharp and clean otherwise. DJ small nick to front wrapper. Sandpiper edition.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 0198140401. Very Minor shelfwear. Scholar's name to ffep (D. Gerber). Edgewear along top edge of DJ.; In this study of the Hellenistic poets of the third century B. C. Hutchinson provides a much-needed picture of the poetry of the period while demonstrating its quality and vitality. The work of the Hellenistic poets in the third century BC has not only an important place in Greek literature, but also a particular significance for Latin poetry. Hutchinson explores the works of such writers as Theocritus, Callimachus, and Apollonius of Rhodes--developing a generalconception of poetry that centers around the poets' handling of tone, level, and form--and offers a fresh analysis of the influence of Hellenistic poetry on the city of Rome. Despite much technical work on the texts and language of these authors-Theocritus, Callimachus, Apollonius Rhodius, and others-previous literary criticism on most of the major figures is limited in quantity and scope. He explores the work of the individual writers in turn, while developing a general conception of the poetry as a whole, centred around the poets' handling of tone, level, and form. The book concludes with a fresh approach to the influence of Hellenistic poets in Rome. All quotations in Greek or Latin have been translated by the author.; Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints; 392 pages.
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Good Condition. Dust jacket is complete, but shows signs of wear, with rubbing, creasing and a few closed tears at edges. Ownership inscription on first inside page. Clean and bright internally. Sound and serviceable overall. Publisher's note: A critical appraisal of the work of Hellenistic poets writing between c280 and c240 BC and their influence on Roman poetry. Emphasis is on the literary quality and content rather than technicalities of language and text. xii, 374 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Greek poetry, Hellenistic; Argonauts (Greek mythology) in literature; Theocritus; Argonautica (Apollonius, Rhodius); Callimachus; Egypt--Alexandria; ISBN: 0198140401. ISBN/EAN: 9780198140405. Add. Inventory No: 231030HAD1-1023.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 0198140401.
