Greek and Latin Literature

Greek and Latin Literature (1969) examines the two ancient literatures using a comparative method that recognizes their links - most Latin genres owe something to their Greek forebears. How far was Virgil influenced by Homer, Cicero by Demosthenes, Horace by Sappho? How far did their techniques differ? Did they share interests?

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John Higginbotham

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Greek and Latin Literature (1969) examines the two ancient literatures using a comparative method that recognizes their links - most Latin genres owe something to their Greek forebears. How far was Virgil influenced by Homer, Cicero by Demosthenes, Horace by Sappho? How far did their techniques differ? Did they share interests?

Inhalt

1. Philosophy Hilary Armstrong 2. Lyric Poetry Maurice Balme 3. Elegiac Poetry John Fancourt Bell 4. Pastoral Poetry Robert Coleman 5. Didactic Poetry Alister Cox 6. Epic Poetry David Gaunt 7. Comedy Rosemary Harriott 8. Satire John Higginbotham 9. Tragedy David Raven 10. History Christopher Turner 11. Oratory Stephen Usher