Plutarch: Life of Antony - Brossura

Plutarch/Pelling

 
9780521284189: Plutarch: Life of Antony

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This edition will be of interest to all Greek scholars, ancient historians, and also the students of English literature since the relevant discussions require no knowledge of Greek.

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Descrizione del libro

Plutarch's Life of Antony is a work remarkable for its colourful narrative and vivid characterisation of Antony and Cleopatra. This book presents the Greek text of the Life, accompanied by an extensive introduction and a detailed commentary. Dr Pelling is concerned throughout to discuss the work as literature.

Contenuti

List of maps; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Plutarch and Rome; 2. The Life of Antony; 3. Comparison: Demetrius and Antony; 4. Sources and methods; 5. Plutarch and Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra; 6. The text; Ploutarchou Antonios; Commentary; Indexes.

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