{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-classical-literature-9780306808807","title":"The Handbook of Classical Literature","description":"From Abdera (an ancient city in Thrace) to Zeus (chief god of the Greeks), this authoritative handbook covers all the major aspects of Greek and Roman literature, mythology, and civilization. It features over 950 entries on ancient writers, philosophers, and historians like Homer, Vergil, and Plato; famous as well as lesser-known writings like \u003ci\u003eThe Iliad, The Aeneid, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Bacchae;\u003c\/i\u003e chief gods and characters of mythology like Aphrodite, Apollo, and Narcissus; important terms and genres like poetic meter, tragedy, and satire; and other topics necessary to understanding the often complicated literature. Major works receive pages of close attention, with detailed summaries, historical and mythological background, scholarly references, critical commentary, and useful translation recommendations. The guidebook also provides insights into the stories, characters, ideas, and terminology that pervade literary classics as well as present-day writing and culture. Written in a lively and engaging style, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Classical Literature\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an accessible and reliable resource for students, scholars, and general readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lillian Feder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Central Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/22\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 468\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.03h x 5.88w x 1.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780306808807\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLillian Feder\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor Emerita of English, Classics, and Comparative Literature, Graduate School, City University of New York. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44125810131059,"sku":"9.78031E+12","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_43c4d05c-c8cf-4842-a9eb-184b5a15c217.jpg?v=1764766197","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-handbook-of-classical-literature-9780306808807","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}