Apollo Handbook Of Classical Literature: A Modern Guide To The Drama, Poetry, And Prose Of Greece And Rome, With Biographies Of Their Authors

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A comprehensive reference work for students and enthusiasts of the classical world, this handbook presents a sweeping survey of the drama, poetry, and prose produced by the great writers of ancient Greece and Rome. Lillian Feder, a respected scholar of classical literature, chronicles the major works and movements of antiquity with clarity and authority, making the richness of the ancient literary tradition accessible to a modern audience. The volume details the biographies of key authors — from Homer and Sophocles to Virgil and Cicero — situating their lives within the broader cultural and historical contexts that shaped their writing. Written in an engaging yet scholarly tone, it serves as both an introductory guide and a reliable desk reference, illuminating the enduring influence of Greco-Roman literature on Western civilisation.