A Study of Daphnis and Chloe
This 1983 book provides a serious modern literary treatment of perhaps the best known of all surviving works of ancient Greek fiction. Dr Hunter demonstrates the sophistication of this pastoral romance, a sophistication which he maintains has often been assumed but never properly discussed. Evidence for the identity of the author and the date of composition are also considered.
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A Study of Daphnis and Chloe
This 1983 book provides a serious modern literary treatment of perhaps the best known of all surviving works of ancient Greek fiction. Dr Hunter demonstrates the sophistication of this pastoral romance, a sophistication which he maintains has often been assumed but never properly discussed. Evidence for the identity of the author and the date of composition are also considered.
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A Study of Daphnis and Chloe

A Study of Daphnis and Chloe

by R. L. Hunter
A Study of Daphnis and Chloe

A Study of Daphnis and Chloe

by R. L. Hunter

Overview

This 1983 book provides a serious modern literary treatment of perhaps the best known of all surviving works of ancient Greek fiction. Dr Hunter demonstrates the sophistication of this pastoral romance, a sophistication which he maintains has often been assumed but never properly discussed. Evidence for the identity of the author and the date of composition are also considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521041379
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 09/10/2007
Series: Cambridge Classical Studies
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 148
Product dimensions: 5.43(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.31(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; References and abbreviations; 1. Title, author, date; 2. The constituent elements; 3. The literary texture; 4. Language and style; Notes; Bibliography; Index of passages discussed; Index of subjects.
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