Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire
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Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire by Gideon Nisbet
Satirical, or 'skoptic', epigram emerged as a distinctive new sub-genre of Greek literature in the Roman empire (the mid-first century CE) and flourished for at least a century. It was imitated by Martial, but it is now rarely read. In this book, the first substantial treatment of the subject, Gideon Nisbet rehabilitates skoptic epigram, introduces its authors, gives an account of its development, and situates it within its cultural context. He also suggests striking new ways of reading ancient epigram and examines satire's engagement with gender, identity, and power.
..a welcome contribution in pointing out the diversity among 'minor' authors, revealing the many layers hidden in an apparently simple lampoon-epigram, and analysing the ideology and cultural issues underlying the genre. * Silvia Barbantani, Journal Of Hellenic Studies 126 *
The book provides a welcome...introduction to material little (if at all) known to most of us * Malcolm Heath, Greece and Rome *
Nisbet's discussions of individual epigrams are often perceptive and stimulating. * The Journal of Classics Teaching *
The book provides a welcome...introduction to material little (if at all) known to most of us * Malcolm Heath, Greece and Rome *
Nisbet's discussions of individual epigrams are often perceptive and stimulating. * The Journal of Classics Teaching *
Gideon Nisbet is Lecturer in Classics, St John's College, Oxford
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199263370 |
| ISBN 10 | 019926337X |
| Title | Greek Epigram in the Roman Empire |
| Author | Gideon Nisbet |
| Series | Oxford Classical Monographs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2003-12-11 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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