The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature - Softcover

Highet, Gilbert

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9780195002065: The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature

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This landmark book explores the ways in which the Greco-Roman tradition has shaped modern European and American literature.

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This book is an outline of the chief ways in which Greek and Latin influence has moulded the literatures of western Europe and America.

About the Author


Gilbert Highet (1906-1978) was Professor of Greek and Latin and Anthon Professor of Latin Language and Literature at Columbia University.

Harold Bloom is Sterling Professor of Humanities at Yale University.

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