Modern Literary Theory and Ancient Texts An Introduction

Schmitz, Thomas A.

ISBN 10: 1405153741 / ISBN 13: 9781405153744

Published by Blackwell Pub, 2008

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1st edition. 256 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Literary Theory and Ancient Texts An Introduction
• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405153741
• ISBN 13: 9781405153744
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.37 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book provides students and scholars of classical literature with a practical guide to modern literary theory and criticism. Using a clear and concise approach, it navigates readers through various theoretical approaches, including Russian Formalism, structuralism, deconstruction, gender studies, and New Historicism.

• Applies theoretical approaches to examples from ancient literature
• Extensive bibliographies and index make it a valuable resource for scholars in the field

About the Author

Thomas A. Schmitz is Professor of Greek Language and Literature at the University of Bonn, and is one of the founding members of the Centre for the Classical Tradition. He has previously held positions at Paris, Harvard, Heidelberg, and Frankfurt. He is the author of over 40 books and articles including Bildung und Macht: Zur sozialen und politischen Funktion der zweiten Sophistik in der griechischen Welt der Kaiserzeit (1997) and Moderne Literaturtheorie und antike Texte: Eine Einfuhrung (2002).