Hesperos: Studies in Ancient Greek Poetry Presented to M. L. West on his Seventieth Birthday
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Author Description
Martin West is widely recognized as one of the most significant classicists of all time. Over nearly half a century his publications have transformed our understanding of Greek poetry. This volume celebrates his achievement with twenty-five papers on different areas of the subject which he has illuminated, written by distinguished scholars from four continents. It also includes West's Balzan Prize acceptance speech, 'Forward into the Past', in which he explains his approach to literary scholarship, and a complete bibliography of his academic publications.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the enduring influence and scholarly methodology of Martin L. West, a preeminent figure in the field of classical studies. The editors, C. Collard, N. J. Richardson, and P. J. Finglass, compile twenty-five original papers from international experts to analyze the evolution of Greek poetic scholarship and honor West's contributions to the discipline.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Twenty-five scholarly papers covering diverse areas of Ancient Greek poetry.
- Martin West's Balzan Prize acceptance speech, 'Forward into the Past'.
- A comprehensive bibliography of West's academic publications.
Scope Limits
- The collection focuses specifically on West's areas of expertise and does not provide a general history of Greek literature.
- The text is intended for an audience with advanced knowledge of classical philology and Greek language.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and classicists regard this volume as a significant tribute to West's foundational work in textual criticism and poetic analysis. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the specialized nature of the contributions, making it a standard reference for those studying the history of classical scholarship.
Page Count:
500
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191536563
ISBN-13:
9780191536564
Greek poetry
English
English & College Success
Literary Criticism
Classical
