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The Greek Attitude to Poetry and History: Sather Classical Lectures, V27

The Greek Attitude to Poetry and History: Sather Classical Lectures, V27

Gomme, Arnold Wycombe

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1258044846
ISBN13: 9781258044848
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 18 2011
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Greek Attitude To Poetry And History: Sather Classical Lectures, V27 is a book written by Arnold Wycombe Gomme. It is a comprehensive exploration of the Greek attitude towards poetry and history. The book is based on the Sather Classical Lectures, which were delivered by the author at the University of California, Berkeley.Gomme delves into the Greek belief that poetry is a more powerful and truthful means of conveying history than written records. He explores the reasons behind this belief and the impact it had on Greek culture and society. The book also examines the role of the poet in ancient Greece and the importance of poetry in shaping the Greek identity.The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Greek literature, philosophy, and historical records, to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of the Greek attitude towards poetry and history. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in ancient Greek culture and literature.Overall, The Greek Attitude To Poetry And History: Sather Classical Lectures, V27 is a valuable contribution to the study of ancient Greek literature and culture. It provides a fascinating insight into the Greek mindset and the role of poetry in shaping their understanding of history.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.

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