Ovid: The Classical Heritage (Routledge Revivals)

By: William S. Anderson

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Synopsis: Ovid: The Classical Heritage, first published in 1995, contains a diverse collection of reflections, ranging from the first century, through the Middle Ages, to the twentieth, on a poet who has been adored and reviled in equal measure. With the entire notion of ‘Western culture’ under duress, the need to establish continuity from antiquity to modernity is as pressing as ever. Each essay, selected by Professor Anderson, indicates an Ovidian theme or perspective which remains relevant to our self-understanding today. An enormous range of topics is investigated, in a variety of modes and styles: contemporary reaction, reception by Medieval Schoolmen, Ovid’s influence on Chaucer, and his importance for the ‘New Mythologists’. Overall, Ovid: The Classical Heritage offers a rich selection of essays, which cumulatively demonstrate the continuing importance and fascination of this great Roman poet.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 270 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781317687450
Related ISBNs:: 9781138024960, 9781315775449, 9781138024939
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/13/22
Copyrighted By:: William S. Anderson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts
Grade Levels:: Ninth grade
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: William S. Anderson

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