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The Cambridge Companion to Roman Satire (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

By Kirk Freudenburg

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
0521006279, 0521803594, 9780521803595, 9780521006279
LCC
PA6095 .C36 2005
Open Library ID
OL22622788M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2413399 bytes)
Pages
374\362
Time added
2011-06-05 16:23:19

Description

Satire as a distinct genre was first developed by the Romans and regarded as completely 'their own'. This Companion's international contributors provide a stimulating introduction to the genre and its individual proponents aimed particularly at non-specialists. Roman satires are explored both as generic, literary phenomena and as highly symbolic and effective social activities. Satire's transformation in late antiquity and reception in more recent centuries is also covered.

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