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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... human , and semi - human - as being ennobled versions of the exploits of real warriors and chiefs long ago , who had been changed into gods by their admiring tribes . ( The technique of rationalizing myth as the reflection of history is ...
... human , and semi - human - as being ennobled versions of the exploits of real warriors and chiefs long ago , who had been changed into gods by their admiring tribes . ( The technique of rationalizing myth as the reflection of history is ...
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... human history and human literature , not only in Europe but all over the world . They are constantly being remodelled . They emerge again and again as superstitions , or foundations of great creeds , or universal patterns of art and ...
... human history and human literature , not only in Europe but all over the world . They are constantly being remodelled . They emerge again and again as superstitions , or foundations of great creeds , or universal patterns of art and ...
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... human nature are totally bad , depraved beyond human redemption , and the view that both contain much good which can be bettered . The condemnation of human nature by ascetic Christians has often provoked an equally violent counter ...
... human nature are totally bad , depraved beyond human redemption , and the view that both contain much good which can be bettered . The condemnation of human nature by ascetic Christians has often provoked an equally violent counter ...
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ITALY | 5 |
THE MIDDLE AGES | 11 |
ENGLISH LITERATURE 2247 | 22 |
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