This companion addresses a topic of continuing contemporary relevance, both cultural and literary. Offers both a wide–ranging exploration of the classical novel of antiquity and a wealth of close literary analysis Brings together the most up–to–date international scholarship on the ancient novel, including fresh new academic voices Includes focused chapters on individual classical authors, such as Petronius, Xenophon and Apuleius, as well as a wide–ranging thematic analysis Addresses perplexing questions concerning authorial expression and readership of the ancient novel form Provides an accomplished introduction to a genre with a rising profile
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3602-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 640
- Fecha Publicación: 03/02/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés