A Companion to Classical Receptions

by Lorna Hardwick (Editor), Christopher Stray (Editor)

Examining the profusion of ways in which the arts, culture, and thought of Greece and Rome have been transmitted, interpreted, adapted and used, A Companion to Classical Receptions explores the impact of this phenomenon on both ancient and later societies. Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of classical reception - the interpretation of classical art, culture, and thought in later centuries, and the fastest growing area in classics Brings together 34 essays by an international group of contributors focused on ancient and modern reception concepts and practices Combines close readings of key receptions with wider contextualization and discussion Explores the impact of Greek and Roman culture worldwide, including crucial new areas in Arabic literature, South African drama, the history of photography, and contemporary ethics

Genres: Nonfiction

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 2008

About the author

Lorna Hardwick is professor emerita of classical studies at the Open University. She is a leading authority on classical reception studies and has published several books and articles on the subject, as well being the first editor of the Classical Receptions Journal.

Reviews

[Ellana Thornton-Wheybrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good collection of essays will make you want to read more. The best collections will make you look up the books in the bibliography and actively hunt them out to read.

This is one of the best.