{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-classical-literature-paperback-1","title":"The Handbook of Classical Literature - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLillian Feder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Abdera (an ancient city in Thrace) to Zeus (chief god of the Greeks), this authoritative handbook covers all the major aspects of Greek and Roman literature, mythology, and civilization. It features over 950 entries on ancient writers, philosophers, and historians like Homer, Vergil, and Plato; famous as well as lesser-known writings like \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad, The Aeneid, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bacchae;\u003c\/i\u003e chief gods and characters of mythology like Aphrodite, Apollo, and Narcissus; important terms and genres like poetic meter, tragedy, and satire; and other topics necessary to understanding the often complicated literature. Major works receive pages of close attention, with detailed summaries, historical and mythological background, scholarly references, critical commentary, and useful translation recommendations. The guidebook also provides insights into the stories, characters, ideas, and terminology that pervade literary classics as well as present-day writing and culture. Written in a lively and engaging style, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Classical Literature\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an accessible and reliable resource for students, scholars, and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLillian Feder\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor Emerita of English, Classics, and Comparative Literature, Graduate School, City University of New York. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 468\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12 x 9.03 x 5.88 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 23, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52703757533491,"sku":"9780306808807","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/khUj02Ep8U9780306808807_9585236e-70ae-429f-a1db-14e545f997d1.webp?v=1763337707","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-handbook-of-classical-literature-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}