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Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan Press, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Like New. 9.25 x 6.35 x 1.15 inches. Delve into the world of ancient epic poets with ""Poetic Allusion and Poetic Embrace in Ovid and Virgil"" by R. Alden Smith, a hardcover First Edition/1st printing from December 3, 1997. This copy is in Very Good condition, featuring dark red cloth covers elegantly contrasted by silver spine lettering. The covers are in great shape with nice sharp corners. The binding is firm, though very slightly rolled forward. Minor abrasion to the front flyleaf, and the interior pages contain sparse erased pencil marks.The book comes with a beautiful crisp Like New dust jacket, carefully packaged for shipment to ensure protection from the elements. A USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge. For more information or pictures related to the book, feel free to contact us.""Poetic Allusion and Poetic Embrace in Ovid and Virgil"" addresses a fundamental question in…
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- Title Poetic Allusion and Poetic Embrace in Ovid and Virgil
- Author R. Alden Smith
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First edition
- Pages 240
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor
- Date 1997
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780472107063 / 0472107062
- Weight 1.31 lbs (0.59 kg)
- Library of Congress subjects Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.), Intertextuality
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 97021532
- Dewey Decimal Code 871.01
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Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1997. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Dust jacket is fully intact, only lightly rubbed at edges. Internally, clean and fresh, with unmarked and uncreased pages. Overall, very sound and presentable.Publisher's note: Poetic Allusion and Poetic Embrace in Ovid and Virgil addresses one of the fundamental questions regarding any literary pursuit: How shall we read? Basing his methodology on the philosophy of Martin Buber, R. A. Smith advances the notion that poets who allude to their predecessors "embrace" the text of their models. Allusion need not, strictly speaking, be looked at as a process of poetry, but can be seen as a high regard for the texts that precede it in the literary tradition. Ancient authors kept their readers in mind as they worked, and they constructed their texts in such a way as to create a certain role or roles for their readers ix, 226 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; Rome (Empire); Allusions; Authors…
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