The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature (Oxford Quick Reference) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192827081 ISBN 13: 9780192827081

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

Derived from the highly praised second edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, this is the ideal reference book for anyone interested in the classical world and its literary heritage. Including accounts of the lives and works of the classical authors, character entries and plot summaries, general entries tracing the development of literary forms such as comedy and tragedy, and wide coverage of the historical, political social, and artistic background of ancient works, The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature is indispensable for readers of classical literature, and equally accessible to anyone wishing simply to trace an allusion or understand the inspiration behind so much of Western art.
Comprehensive and completely accessible, The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature includes accounts of the lives and works of the classical authors; character entries and plot summaries; general entries tracing the development of the various literary forms; extensive coverage of the historical, political, social, and artistic background; and translation of all Greek and Latin words.

About this title

About the Author:

Ian Chilvers is the editor of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists.

Review:

"Perfect reference text to accompany world literature and mythology courses."--Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0192827081
• ISBN 13: 9780192827081
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 592
• Editor: Howatson M. C., Chilvers Ian