Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: School and College Services, Dublin, 1970
ISBN 10: 0904493008 ISBN 13: 9780904493009
Zustand: Very Good. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Title page is heavily toned. 8.25 inches tall; 124 pages; drawn illustrations. Roman Life and Literature by Sean O Riain is a readable examination of the Roman world, blending insights from both daily life and literary works to offer a well-rounded portrait of ancient Rome. This book likely explores the intersection of Roman society, culture, and the literature that arose from it, examining how writers from various periods portrayed Roman life. The author probably investigates the social structures, political systems, religious practices, and everyday experiences of Romans, from the lives of common citizens to the elite. Alongside this exploration of life in Rome, O Riain likely provides critical insights into the works of major Roman authors, including Cicero, Virgil, and Ovid, among others, discussing their reflections of Roman values and societal norms. Subjects: Roman Society, Ancient Roman Literature, Classical Studies, Roman History, Roman Culture, Literary Criticism, Ancient Roman Studies.