The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature (Oxford Paperback Reference) [Paperback]

M. C. Howatson (Editor), Ian Chilvers (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0192827081 | ISBN-13: 978-0192827081

Based on the highly praised second edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, this is the only concise guide to ancient Greek and Roman literature available in paperback. Complete with translations of all Greek and Latin words, it is ideal for anyone interested in the classical world and its literary heritage. In addition to accounts of the lives and works of key authors, entries on important characters, plot summaries, and details of the development of such literary forms as comedy and tragedy, the Companion also offers comprehensive historical, political, social, and artistic background information.

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"Perfect reference text to accompany world literature and mythology courses."--Jan Anderson, Clackamas Community College

About the Author

Margaret Howatson is the editor of the second edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature. Ian Chilvers is also the editor of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (June 17, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192827081
• ISBN-13: 978-0192827081
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars very useful book, August 7, 2001

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This review is from: The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)

Much better than the older version "The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature"( by Sir Paul Harvey ). Although it has neither maps nor illustrations , it contains more abundant entries & contents.

I recommend the book for everybody from a young puppil to an aged scholar.