Narrative and identity in the ancient greek novel: returning romance
Auteur :
Whitmarsh, Tim
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521823913
Date de publication :
7 avr. 2011
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,8 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
630 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Romance was the dominant Greek literary genre of the Roman Empire. This book explores its distinctive qualities and the reasons for its popularity. Using cultural and narrative theory, it argues that the romance was simultaneously primal and malleable enough to capture the tensions in Greek identity during this era.