The Shaping of Narrative in Polybius
Nikos Miltsios
In his attempt to explain Rome's rise to world power, Polybius composed a carefully structured narrative. Yet, despite its sophistication, Polybius' narrative artistry has received little scholarly attention. This study is the first book-length narratological analysis of the Histories. It contributes to our understanding of its content and purpose by unveiling the narrative strategies employed by Polybius in shaping his intriguing story.
Thể loại:
Năm:
2013
Nhà xuát bản:
Walter de Gruyter
Ngôn ngữ:
english
ISBN 10:
3110330016
ISBN 13:
9783110330014
Loạt:
Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes 23
File:
PDF, 2.27 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2013