Longinus
On Great Writing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872200807
- author:
- Longinus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.5 x 0.8 cm
- Genre:
- Language Arts & Disciplines / Rhetoric
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
On Great Writing (On the Sublime) by Longinus is a seminal work of literary theory that explores the essence of a noble style. Drawing on the writings of prominent ancient authors, including Demosthenes, Plato, Sappho, Thucydides, Euripides, and Aeschylus, this book examines the key characteristics of effective writing.
Translated from the Greek by A. O. Prickard and featuring an introduction by Grube, this edition provides a comprehensive understanding of the work's historical and critical context. The complete translation includes a biographical index to further enhance your knowledge of Longinus' ideas.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in literary theory and the art of writing. Its clear style and concise structure make it an accessible and thought-provoking read.
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