The Cambridge Companion to the Writings of Julius Caesar

Dados Bibliográficos

ID19905076
EditoresLuca Grillo (0000-0001-6115-276X), Christopher B Krebs
Ano2017
Data de publicação2017-12-28
Open AccessSim
TipoBOOK
PeriódicoCambridge Companion to the Writings of Julius Caesar (SOURCE_BOOK)
EditoraCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/9781139151160
OpenAlexW4211077357
Open LibraryOL34556161M
ISBN9781139151160
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas4
Referências citadas277

Well-known as a brilliant general and politician, Julius Caesar also played a fundamental role in the formation of the Latin literary language and remains a central figure in the history of Latin literature. With twenty-three chapters written by renowned scholars, this Companion provides an accessible introduction to Caesar as an intellectual along with a scholarly assessment of his multiple literary accomplishments and new insights into their literary value. The Commentarii and Caesar's lost works are presented in their historical and literary context. The various chapters explore their main features, the connection between literature, state religion and politics, Caesar's debt to previous Greek and Latin authors, and his legacy within and outside of Latin literature. The innovative volume will be of great value to all students and scholars of Latin literature and to those seeking a more rounded portrait of the achievements of Julius Caesar

Art · Art history · Library science · Classical Antiquity Studies · Classics · Computer Science · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · History · Medieval Literature and History · Caesar, julius · History and criticism · Latin literature