The Cambridge Companion to Roman Satire (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521006279)

Satire as a distinct genre was first developed by the Romans and regarded as completely 'their own'. This Companion's international contributors provide a stimulating introduction to the genre and its individual proponents aimed particularly at non-specialists. Roman satires are explored both as generic, literary phenomena and as highly symbolic and effective social activities. Satire's transformation in late antiquity and reception in more recent centuries is also covered.

Author: Kirk Freudenburg
ISBN-10: 0521006279
ISBN-13: 9780521006279
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/12/2005
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.08w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2006 pg. 1012
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 280