Author Description
Classical Constructions is a collection of ground-breaking and scholarly papers on Latin literature by a number of distinguished Classicists, produced in memory of Don Fowler, who died in 1999 at the age of 46. The authors were all inspired by the desire to commemorate a beloved colleague and friend and have produced papers of great freshness and insight. The essays, including that by Don Fowler himself, are much concerned with the reception of the classical world, extending into the realms of modern philosophy, art history, and cultural studies. There are fundamental studies of Horace's style and Ovid's exile. The volume is unusual in the informality of the style of a number of pieces, and the openness with which the contributors have reminisced about the honorand and reflected on his early death.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the intersection of classical Latin literature with modern philosophical and cultural frameworks through a collection of scholarly essays dedicated to the memory of Don Fowler. Edited by S. J. Heyworth, the collection brings together distinguished classicists to explore the reception of the classical world. The contributors utilize their expertise to analyze specific authors and themes, while simultaneously reflecting on the intellectual legacy of Fowler, whose own work is included in the volume.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analyses of Latin literary style, specifically focusing on Horace and Ovid.
- Interdisciplinary studies connecting classical texts to modern philosophy and art history.
- Personal reflections and academic tributes regarding the life and career of Don Fowler.
Scope Limits
- The volume does not provide a comprehensive survey of all Latin literature.
- It does not function as a general introduction to classical studies for beginners.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts highlight this volume as a significant contribution to classical reception studies, noting the unique blend of rigorous academic analysis and personal commemoration. Readers frequently observe that the text maintains a high level of scholarly density while offering an unusually informal and reflective tone in its biographical sections.
Page Count:
300
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191527254
ISBN-13:
9780191527258
Philosophy
Literary Criticism
English & College Success
English
Latin
Art History
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