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The Idea of Ancient Literary Criticism Book

The Idea of Ancient Literary Criticism : Hardback : Oxford University Press : 9780198150763 : 0198150768 : 15 Apr 1999 : This book traces ancient literary criticism from its origins in archaic Greek poetry through to the earlier Christian era. In response to the question `what was ancient literary criticism?' the author argues that when Greek and Roman authors discuss what and how to read in works, they are attempting to create and maintain the political community and its identity.Read More

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    This book offers a sustained reading of the social function of the body of texts we identify as 'ancient literary criticism' with major implications for how we understand this discourse and also modern criticism and literary theory. The volume traces ancient criticism from its origins in archaic Greek poetry through to the early Christian era. As well as reading the familiar texts of ancient criticism, it shows how ancient law, history, and rhetoric participate in the critical process.

  • 0198150768
  • 9780198150763
  • Yun Lee Too
  • 11 February 1999
  • Clarendon Press
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 336
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