Greek Fictional Letters

by C. D. N. Costa

Overview

This book explores a relatively unfamiliar and under-appreciated area of Greek literature: imaginary letters written between about 100 BC and 500 AD. Many of them are light-hearted and funny, and describe the lives of ordinary people—fisherman, farmers, courtesans. Others look at more serious and philosophical aspects of life. All the letters are translated, and the notes offer help to both expert and less informed readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199240012
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/21/2002
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

University of Birmingham

Editorial Reviews

"Elegant translations.... This selection opens a window on a formative and enjoyable area of epistolary fiction."—Times Literary Supplement

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