Literary Patronage in Greece and Rome

Gold, Barbara K.

ISBN 10: 0807817392 / ISBN 13: 9780807817391

Published by The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 1987,, 1987

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first edition, 8vo, xii,267pp, .

Seller Inventory # 21004007

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Literary Patronage in Greece and Rome
• Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 1987,
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807817392
• ISBN 13: 9780807817391
• Binding: Cloth in Dj
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classica Ancient Rome Greece

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Synopsis

Focusing on literary evidence, Gold explores patronage in Greece and Rome through the words of the authors, revealing the forces that patronage exerted on genius and talent. The author argues that, although the patron was in important influence in the development of the literature written for and about him, the literary product emerged as a force in itself, independent of the influence of the patron. Gold sees the relationship between patron and literature as an integrator of the public and private realms.

Originally published in 1987.

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