Longinus On The Sublime: The Greek Text Edited After The Paris Manuscript (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163677490)

""On the Sublime"" is a classical Greek treatise on literary criticism and rhetoric, attributed to an author named Longinus. This book presents the Greek text of ""On the Sublime"", edited according to the Paris manuscript. The treatise explores the concept of the sublime in literature, examining how great writing can inspire awe and wonder in its readers. It also discusses various techniques and strategies that writers can use to achieve this effect, such as the use of vivid imagery, emotional language, and powerful metaphors. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of literary criticism and rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Longinus,W. Rhys Roberts
ISBN-10: 1163677493
ISBN-13: 9781163677490
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 306
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d