Settis, Salvatore

The Future of the Classical

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ISBN 13:: 9780745635996
author:: Settis, Salvatore
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Polity
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 136
Dimensions:: 142mm X 217mm
Genre:: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
Condition:: New
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The Future of the Classical by Salvatore Settis and Allan Cameron This book explores how our understanding of the 'classical' has evolved over time, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times. Settis argues that this obsession with cultural decay and a past 'classical' identity is uniquely European, stemming from the collapse of the Roman Empire. The author examines how different civilizations have approached their own 'classical' pasts, with varying degrees of continuity and change. He shows how the idea of the 'classical' has been shaped by conflicting interpretations of its relevance to the present and future. By tracing this complex history, Settis sheds light on the ways in which our understanding of the past informs our vision for the future. Through a nuanced analysis of cultural trends and historical events, Settis reveals how the concept of the 'classical' has been reinterpreted over time, reflecting both the decay and rebirth of classical ideals.

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