A Manual Of Greek Literature: From The Earliest Authentic Periods To The Close Of The Byzantine Era

By Charles Anthon, Charles 1797-1867 Anthon, Anthon Charles 1797-1867

Book Overview

A Manual of Greek Literature: From the Earliest Authentic Periods to the Close of the Byzantine Era is a comprehensive guide to the literary works of ancient Greece. Written by Charles Anthon, a renowned classical scholar, this book provides a detailed overview of Greek literature, from its earliest beginnings to the end of the Byzantine era. The book covers a wide range of literary genres, including epic poetry, tragedy, comedy, lyric poetry, history, and philosophy. Anthon provides in-depth analysis of the most important works of Greek literature, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, and the philosophical works of Plato and Aristotle. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which these works were produced, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the significance of Greek literature. With its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis, A Manual of Greek Literature is an essential resource for anyone interested in the literature of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432522485
• ISBN13: 9781432522483
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"