Poetics of Old Age in Greek Epic, Lyric, & Tragedy.
by Thomas M. Falkner
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0806127988
- ISBN 13
- 9780806127989
- Seller
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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About This Item
Oklahoma., 1995. Softcover. Very Good. Poetics of Old Age in Greek Epic, Lyric, & Tragedy by Thomas M. Falkner (ISBN: 9780806127989): "Poetics of Old Age in Greek Epic, Lyric, & Tragedy" examines the representation of old age in ancient Greek literature, encompassing epic poetry, lyric poetry, and tragic drama. Author Thomas M. Falkner explores how Greek writers depicted and interpreted old age, shedding light on the cultural and social aspects of aging in antiquity. The book provides a nuanced analysis of how Greek literature grappled with the challenges, wisdom, and vulnerability associated with old age. Falkner's work offers a unique perspective on the intersection of literature and the human experience across different genres and time periods. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
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- Bookseller
- Quixotic Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- QB02131
- Title
- Poetics of Old Age in Greek Epic, Lyric, & Tragedy.
- Author
- Thomas M. Falkner
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0806127988
- ISBN 13
- 9780806127989
- Publisher
- Oklahoma.
- Place of Publication
- Norman, Ok
- Date Published
- 1995
- Keywords
- Greek literature, Old age representation, Aging in literature, Greek epic poetry, Greek lyric poetry, Greek tragedy, Literary themes, Cultural perspectives, Human mortality, Aging and wisdom.
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