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| Author | : Stuart Gillespie |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 612 |
| Release | : 2007-10-18 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1139827529 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Lucretius Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Lucretius' didactic poem De rerum natura ('On the Nature of Things') is an impassioned and visionary presentation of the materialist philosophy of Epicurus, and one of the most powerful poetic texts of antiquity. After its rediscovery in 1417 it became a controversial and seminal work in successive phases of literary history, the history of science, and the Enlightenment. In this 2007 Cambridge Companion experts in the history of literature, philosophy and science discuss the poem in its ancient contexts and in its reception both as a literary text and as a vehicle for progressive ideas. The Companion is designed both as an accessible handbook for the general reader who wishes to learn about Lucretius, and as a series of stimulating essays for students of classical antiquity and its reception. It is completely accessible to the reader who has only read Lucretius in translation.
| Author | : James Warren |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 357 |
| Release | : 2009-07-02 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1139828169 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Epicureanism Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This Companion presents both an introduction to the history of the ancient philosophical school of Epicureanism and also a critical account of the major areas of its philosophical interest. Chapters span the school's history from the early Hellenistic Garden to the Roman Empire and its later reception in the Early Modern period, introducing the reader to the Epicureans' contributions in physics, metaphysics, epistemology, psychology, ethics and politics. The international team of contributors includes scholars who have produced innovative and original research in various areas of Epicurean thought and they have produced essays which are accessible and of interest to philosophers, classicists, and anyone concerned with the diversity and preoccupations of Epicurean philosophy and the state of academic research in this field. The volume emphasises the interrelation of the different areas of the Epicureans' philosophical interests while also drawing attention to points of interpretative difficulty and controversy.
| Author | : David Sedley |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 416 |
| Release | : 2003-07-31 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780521775038 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Cambridge Companion to Greek and Roman Philosophy is a wide-ranging 2003 introduction to the study of philosophy in the ancient world. A team of leading specialists surveys the developments of the period and evaluates a comprehensive series of major thinkers, ranging from Pythagoras to Epicurus. There are also separate chapters on how philosophy in the ancient world interacted with religion, literature and science, and a final chapter traces the seminal influence of Greek and Roman philosophy down to the seventeenth century. Practical elements such as tables, illustrations, a glossary, and extensive advice on further reading make it an ideal book to accompany survey courses on the history of ancient philosophy. It will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the philosophical thought of this rich and formative period.
| Author | : Philip R. Hardie |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 424 |
| Release | : 2002-05-02 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780521775281 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Ovid Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Ovid was one of the greatest writers of classical antiquity, and arguably the single most influential ancient poet for post-classical literature and culture. In this Cambridge Companion, chapters by leading authorities from Europe and North America discuss the backgrounds and contexts for Ovid, the individual works, and his influence on later literature and art. Coverage of essential information is combined with exciting critical approaches. This Companion is designed both as an accessible handbook for the general reader who wishes to learn about Ovid, and as a series of stimulating essays for students of Latin poetry and of the classical tradition.
| Author | : Joel Porte |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 1999-04-28 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1139825372 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Ralph Waldo Emerson Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Cambridge Companion to Ralph Waldo Emerson provides a critical introduction to pastor and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, author of Nature and The Conduct of Life. The tradition of American literature and philosophy as we know it at the end of the twentieth century was largely shaped by Emerson's example and practice. This volume offers students, scholars, and the general reader a collection of fresh interpretations of Emerson's writing, milieu, influence, and cultural significance. All essays are newly commissioned for this volume, written at an accessible yet challenging level, and augmented by a comprehensive chronology and bibliography.
| Author | : Timothy Parrish |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2007-01-04 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1139827936 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Philip Roth Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
From the moment that his debut book, Goodbye, Columbus (1959), won him the National Book Award, Philip Roth has been among the most influential and controversial writers of our age. Now the author of more than twenty novels, numerous stories, two memoirs, and two books of literary criticism, Roth has used his writing to continually reinvent himself and in doing so to remake the American literary landscape. This Companion provides the most comprehensive introduction to his works and thought in a collection of newly commissioned essays from distinguished scholars. Beginning with the urgency of Roth's early fiction and extending to the vitality of his most recent novels, these essays trace Roth's artistic engagement with questions about ethnic identity, postmodernism, Israel, the Holocaust, sexuality, and the human psyche itself. With its chronology and guide to further reading, this Companion will be essential for new and returning Roth readers, students and scholars.
| Author | : Kevin J. Hayes |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2002-04-25 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780521797276 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Edgar Allan Poe Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This collection of specially-commissioned essays by experts in the field explores key dimensions of Edgar Allan Poe's work and life. Contributions provide a series of alternative perspectives on one of the most enigmatic and controversial American writers. The essays, specially tailored to the needs of undergraduates, examine all of Poe's major writings, his poetry, short stories and criticism, and place his work in a variety of literary, cultural and political contexts. They situate his imaginative writings in relation to different modes of writing: humor, Gothicism, anti-slavery tracts, science fiction, the detective story, and sentimental fiction. Three chapters examine specific works: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'The Raven', and 'Ulalume'. The volume features a detailed chronology and a comprehensive guide to further reading, and will be of interest to students and scholars alike.
| Author | : Charles Youmans |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2010-11-18 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1139828525 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Richard Strauss Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Richard Strauss is a composer much loved among audiences throughout the world, both in the opera house and the concert hall. Despite this popularity, Strauss was for many years ignored by scholars, who considered his commercial success and his continued reliance on the tonal system to be liabilities. However, the past two decades have seen a resurgence of scholarly interest in the composer. This Companion surveys the results, focusing on the principal genres, the social and historical context, and topics perennially controversial over the last century. Chapters cover Strauss's immense operatic output, the electrifying modernism of his tone poems, and his ever-popular Lieder. Controversial topics are explored, including Strauss's relationship to the Third Reich and the sexual dimension of his works. Reintroducing the composer and his music in light of recent research, the volume shows Strauss's artistic personality to be richer and much more complicated than has been previously acknowledged.
| Author | : D. N. Sedley |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 2003-09-18 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 9780521542142 |
Download Lucretius and the Transformation of Greek Wisdom Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book studies the structure and origins of De Rerum Natura (On the nature of things), the great first-century BC poem by Lucretius. By showing how he worked from the literary model set by the Greek poet Empedocles but under the philosophical inspiration of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, the book seeks to characterise Lucretius' unique poetic achivement. It is addressed to those interested both in Latin poetry and in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.
| Author | : Shadi Bartsch |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 379 |
| Release | : 2015-02-16 |
| Genre | : Drama |
| ISBN | : 1107035058 |
Download The Cambridge Companion to Seneca Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This Companion examines the complete works of Seneca in context and establishes the importance of his legacy in Western thought.
