This book is an examination of the impact of Greek learning, literature, and religion on central aspects of Roman life in the middle Republic. Acclaimed historian Erich S. Gruen discusses the introduction of and resistance to new cults, the relationship between Roman political figures and literary artists schooled in Greek, and the reaction to Hellenic philosophy and rhetoric by the Roman elite. This book contributes new and important information on the place of Greek culture in Roman public life.
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Examines the impact of Greek learning, literature, and religion on central aspects of Roman life in the middle Republic. This book discusses the introduction of and resistance to new cults, the relationship between Roman political figures and literary artists schooled in Greek, and the reaction to Hellenic philosophy and rhetoric by Roman elite.
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Introduction I. The Advent of the Magna Mater II. The Bacchanalian Affair III. Poetry and Politics: The Beginnings of Latin Literature IV. Plautus and the Public Stage V. Philosophy, Rhetoric, and Roman Anxieties Bibliography Index
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780520204836
Publisert
1996-02-01
Utgiver
Vendor
University of California Press
Vekt
318 gr
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
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