The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western LiteratureOxford University Press, 1957 - 763 Seiten "An account of the chief ways in which the Greco-Roman tradition has shaped the literatures of modern Europe and America. Beginning with Old English poetry and French romance, and continuing to mid-twentieth century, the author shows how one country after another learned forms, imagery, myths, style and standards in the gradual but continuous rediscovery of Greco-Roman literary arts." [Back cover]. |
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... called Beowulf . It deals with two heroic exploits in the life of a warrior chief , but also covers his youth , his accession to the throne , his kingship , and his death . Beowulf is his name , and he is called prince of the Geatas ...
... called Beowulf . It deals with two heroic exploits in the life of a warrior chief , but also covers his youth , his accession to the throne , his kingship , and his death . Beowulf is his name , and he is called prince of the Geatas ...
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... called Calandria - calandro means ' booby ' - and written in 1513 by Bernardo Dovizi , who became Cardinal Bibbiena . ) Five months later Joachim Du Bellay brought out The Defence and Ennoblement of the French Language , calling among ...
... called Calandria - calandro means ' booby ' - and written in 1513 by Bernardo Dovizi , who became Cardinal Bibbiena . ) Five months later Joachim Du Bellay brought out The Defence and Ennoblement of the French Language , calling among ...
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... called Galeran and Aufamien did marvellous deeds , and Pompey and Caesar wounded each other in single combat . And he gave a pen - portrait of Cleopatra ( p . 175b - c ) which was modelled on those of ' Dares ' . There is a good edition ...
... called Galeran and Aufamien did marvellous deeds , and Pompey and Caesar wounded each other in single combat . And he gave a pen - portrait of Cleopatra ( p . 175b - c ) which was modelled on those of ' Dares ' . There is a good edition ...
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ITALY | 5 |
THE MIDDLE AGES | 11 |
ENGLISH LITERATURE 2247 | 22 |
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