Walsh, P.G.
The Roman Novel (Bristol Classical Paperbacks.)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853994500
- author:
- Walsh, P.G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bristol Classical Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 287
- Genre:
- Ancient - Rome
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Roman Novel by P.G. Walsh A study of the comic romance genre in ancient Rome, this book defines and contextualises the literary form, examining the innovations introduced by Petronius and Apuleius. Petronius' "Satyricon" and Apuleius' "Metamorphoses" are the only surviving novels from pre-AD 200, offering a unique insight into the genre's development. The book provides critical analysis of these works, including in-depth examinations of key episodes such as Trimalchio's feast and Cupid and Psyche. The study assesses the later influence of these novels on European picaresque fiction, providing a nuanced understanding of their enduring impact on Western literature.
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