"Rome and the Literature of Gardens" explores the garden as a powerful locus of transformation and transgression in the "De Re Rustica" of Columella, the "Satires" of Horace, the "Annals" of Tacitus, and the "Confessions" of Saint Augustine. In keeping with the approach of this series, a concluding chapter examines the reincarnation of these expressions in the contemporary plays "Arcadia" and "The Invention of Love" by Tom Stoppard. Many books on gardens in ancient Rome concentrate on either technical agricultural manuals, ...
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"Rome and the Literature of Gardens" explores the garden as a powerful locus of transformation and transgression in the "De Re Rustica" of Columella, the "Satires" of Horace, the "Annals" of Tacitus, and the "Confessions" of Saint Augustine. In keeping with the approach of this series, a concluding chapter examines the reincarnation of these expressions in the contemporary plays "Arcadia" and "The Invention of Love" by Tom Stoppard. Many books on gardens in ancient Rome concentrate on either technical agricultural manuals, or pastoral poetry, or the physical remains of Roman gardens. Instead, this book considers images of gardens from a kaleidoscope of genres, especially those that the Romans made their own: satire, annalistic history, and autobiography. This atypical approach makes a unique contribution to the field of Latin literature and garden history, bridging the gap between material culture and cultural history.
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Good Condition. Cover shows modest signs of use, including a few nicks and bumps. Pages are free from notes or highlighting. Otherwise, sound and serviceable. Publisher's note: Exploring the garden as a locus of transformation and transgression in the 'De Re Rustica' of Columella, the 'Satires' of Horace, the 'Annals' of Tacitus, and the 'Confessions' of Saint Augustine, this book considers images of gardens from a kaleidoscope of genres, those that the Romans made their own xii, 160 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; Latin literature; Rome (Empire); Gardens--Symbolic aspects; Gardens in literature; ISBN: 0715635069. ISBN/EAN: 9780715635063. Add. Inventory No: 231027HAC5-4057.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780715635063.
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