Literary Texts and the Greek Historian
Download or Read eBook Literary Texts and the Greek Historian PDF written by C. B. R. Pelling and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : C. B. R. Pelling |
| Publisher | : Psychology Press |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0415073502 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780415073509 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Literary Texts and the Greek Historian by : C. B. R. Pelling
Book excerpt: This original survey explores the ways in which non-historical texts as well as historical ones can be used to construct Greek historical accounts. It examines the fifth century authors Demosthenes, Lysias and Thucydides, as well as Greek tragedy and comedy.
