Leucippe and Clitophon written in the second century AD is exceptional among the ancient romances in being a first-person narrative. the adventures of the young couple are recounted by the hero himself. Achilles Tatius style is notable for descriptive detail and for... Lees meer.
Using a reader-oriented approach Shadi Bartsch reconsiders the role of detailed descriptive accounts in the ancient Greek novels of Heliodorus and Achilles Tatius and in so doing offers a new view of the genre itself. Bartsch demonstrates that these passages often mis... Lees meer.
The Greek Novels have moved from the margins to the centre-stage over recent decades not just because of their literary qualities and thrilling narratives but also because they offer revealing insights into the culture of the Greek world of the Roman Empire. sexual m... Lees meer.
Achilles Tatius Leucippe and Clitophon long regarded as the most controversial of the ancient Greek novels is an outrageous tale of love and loss of Phoenicians and philosophers virginity tests and snuff murders. This book the first published monograph on Achilles... Lees meer.
Stretching the idealized boy-meets-girl genre to the limits Achilles Tatius narrative covers adultery violence pederasty virginity-testing and of course an improbable happy ending. Detailed notes explain obscurities and address complex problems for the benefi... Lees meer.
Using a reader-oriented approach Shadi Bartsch reconsiders the role of detailed descriptive accounts in the ancient Greek novels of Heliodorus and Achilles Tatius and in so doing offers a new view of the genre itself. Bartsch demonstrates that these passages often mis... Lees meer.
L ouvrage propose une analyse comparative detaillee de l enchassement narratif dans deux textes du IIe s. apr. J.-C.. Leucippe et Clitophon d Achille Tatius et les Metamorphoses d Apulee qui sont rattaches par la critique au roman antique. Dans une perspective intercu... Lees meer.