This book exploits recent reevaluations of Roman religion in order to argue in favor of taking the religious dimensions of Roman literature seriously, as important cultural work in their own right. Instead of seeing Roman religious and literary activity as derivative and parasitic upon Greek originals, the book questions the romanticizing biases of classical studies, and argues for the power and creativity of the Romans in their engagements with Greek culture.
Literature and Religion at Rome: Cultures, Contexts, and Beliefs (Roman Literature and its Contexts)
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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Literature and Religion at Rome: Cultures, Contexts, and Beliefs (Roman Literature and its Contexts)
- UPC:
- 9780521559218
- Maximum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 1998-01-13
- Author:
- Denis Feeney
- Language:
- english
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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