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The Cambridge Companion to Roman Satire

The Cambridge Companion to Roman Satire( )
Editor: Freudenburg, Kirk
Series title:Cambridge Companions to Literature Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-00627-9
Publication Date:May 2005
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $47.99
Book Description:

Satire as a distinct genre was first developed by the Romans and regardedas completely 'their own'. In this Companion a leading international castof contributors provides a stimulating introduction to the genre and itsindividual proponents aimed particularly at non-specialists. Employing theanalogy of the feast commonly used to figure satire in antiquity, Romansatires are explored both as generic, literary phenomena and as highlysymbolic and effective social activities. Later chapters...
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Book Details
Pages:374
Detailed Subjects: Literary Criticism / Humor
Literary Collections / Ancient & Classical
Literary Criticism / Subjects & Themes / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.967 x 8.931 x 0.936 Inches
Book Weight:1.3 Pounds



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