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牛津通识读本：古典文学（中文版）
(uk) William Allen
Whether it is popular historical readings or rewriting of classical themes by contemporary poets, dramatists and novelists, they all demonstrate the great charm of the classical world and its literary masterpieces. In this book, William Allen uses genres as the outline, runs through the two literary traditions of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, and lists rich materials from each genre, thereby illustrating the diversity and richness of Greek and Latin literary works. Not only that, the author also explores the meaning of "classical" and attempts to explain why it still shapes the concept of Western literature today.
Whether it is popular historical readings or rewriting of classical themes by contemporary poets, dramatists and novelists, they all demonstrate the great charm of the classical world and its literary masterpieces. In this book, William Allen uses genres as the outline, runs through the two literary traditions of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, and lists rich materials from each genre, thereby illustrating the diversity and richness of Greek and Latin literary works. Not only that, the author also explores the meaning of "classical" and attempts to explain why it still shapes the concept of Western literature today.