Art spisak (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fine.

Paperback. Zustand: Used-Very Good. dj. Cloth, dj. Slight shelf-wear.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Scholar's name to half-title (Robert Brown). Tiny chip to base of spine. Wear to 1 corner of wraps.; In the past both the significance and purpose of Martial's poetry have often been misinterpreted or missed altogether because of the particular literary and social background and context that inform his poetry. For example, literary histories have given the impression that Martial wrote 'unobjectionably trivial' poems merely to cull favour from patrons; they also suggest that he had little to say that was serious. In contrast, this book argues that Martial with his poetry played a serious and vital role in his community as a social guide or conscience. The book's unique approach to Martial's poetry places him within the reactionary tradition of Indo-European blame/praise poetry. Poets in this tradition served a vital function for their community: in reaction to the perceived deterioration of the behaviour and conditions of their day they either praised ideal behaviour, or, more commonly, ridiculed socially aberrant and destructive behaviour. By linking Martial with this particular tradition we are better able to account for, understand, and appreciate his themes and methods, and the effect of his poetry.; 151 pages.…

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780715636206.

Zustand: New. In English.

Original brochure. Zustand: Sehr gut. 151 p. Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langjährigem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - Zustand: Minimal bestoßener Einband. Ansonsten im einwandfreien Zustand. / Condition: Binding minimally scuffed. Otherwise in perfect condition. - Content: In the past both the significance and purpose of Martials poetry have often been misinterpreted or missed altogether because of the particular literary and social background and context that inform his poetry. For example, literary histories have given the impression that Martial wrote unobjectionably trivial' poems merely to cull favour from patrons; they also suggest that he had little to say that was serious. In contrast, this book argues that Martial with his poetry played a serious and vital role in his community as a social guide or conscience. The books unique approach to Martial's poetry places him within the reactionary tradition of Indo-European blame/praise poetrv. Poets in this tradition served a vital function for their community: in reaction to the perceived deterioration of the behaviour and conditions of their day they either praised ideal behaviour, or, more commonly, ridiculed socially aberrant and destructive behaviour. By linking Martial with this particular tradition we are better able to account for, understand, and appreciate his themes and methods, and the effect of his poetry. Art I. Spisak is Professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Missouri State University. ISBN 9780715636206 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 257.…

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 151 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

kt. 2, hs Wi.d.Verf. V, 151 S., Wegen der PPWR-Bestimmungen (Verpackungsmittelverordungen der EU) liefern wir nicht in Staaten der EU, mit Ausnahme von Österreich. Due to PPWR regulations (EU Packaging Directives), we do not deliver to EU countries, with the exception of Austria. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 260.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Argues that Martial with his poetry played a serious and vital role in his community as a social guide or conscience. The book s approach to Martial s poetry places him within the reactionary tradition of Indo-European blame/praise poetry. It helps us under.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the past both the significance and purpose of Martial's poetry have often been misinterpreted or missed altogether because of the particular literary and social background and context that inform his poetry. For example, literary histories have given the impression that Martial wrote 'unobjectionably trivial' poems merely to cull favour from patrons; they also suggest that he had little to say that was serious. In contrast, this book argues that Martial with his poetry played a serious and vital role in his community as a social guide or conscience. The book's unique approach to Martial's poetry places him within the reactionary tradition of Indo-European blame/praise poetry. Poets in this tradition served a vital function for their community: in reaction to the perceived deterioration of the behaviour and conditions of their day they either praised ideal behaviour, or, more commonly, ridiculed socially aberrant and destructive behaviour. By linking Martial with this particular tradition we are better able to account for, understand, and appreciate his themes and methods, and the effect of his poetry.…