Author: ATKINS, J. W. H.
Title: Literary Criticism in Antiquity a Sketch of Its Development. Volume I: Greek. Volume Ii: Graeco-Roman.
Description: Methuen & Company, 1952. Hardcover. Vol. I& II: former owner's bookplate to inner cover (William E. Beattie). DJ has a bit of chipping and small tears In VG- condition. Vol. II: DJ has some chipping and tears and front panel is browned and a bit waterstained. DJ is Good. ; The First Volume starts with an introduction to the general character and functions of ancient literary criticism, and then discusses the contributions made by Greek writers, from Aristophanes to Aristarchus. The Second Volume deals with the varied critical activities at Rome which belong roughly to the first century B. C. And the century that followed - a period in which Greek as well as Roman writers turned their attention to literary criticism. ; 2 Volume Set COMPLETE; Vol. 1/2/2023; 562 pages. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

Keywords: Classical Greek & Roman Greek Literature Latin Literature Literary Criticism


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