Martindale, Charles
Classics and the Uses of Reception (Classical Receptions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405131452
- author:
- Martindale, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 172mm X 244mm
- Genre:
- European history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This landmark collection presents a wide range of viewpoints on the value and role of reception theory within the modern discipline of classics. It brings together contributions from scholars across Europe, the UK, and the USA, exploring its theoretical aspects and applications in various fields.
From translation studies to the visual arts, politics to performance, this collection draws on diverse material to set the agenda for the future of classics. Written by a range of established and emerging voices, it offers a comprehensive overview of reception theory's significance in the field.