The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature

by Ian Chilvers (Editor)

Derived from the highly praised second edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature, this is the ideal reference book for anyone interested in the classical world and its literary heritage. Including accounts of the lives and works of the classical authors, character entries and plot summaries, general entries tracing the development of literary forms such as comedy and tragedy, and wide coverage of the historical, political social, and artistic background of ancient works, The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature is indispensable for readers of classical literature, and equally accessible to anyone wishing simply to trace an allusion or understand the inspiration behind so much of Western art.
Comprehensive and completely accessible, The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature includes accounts of the lives and works of the classical authors; character entries and plot summaries; general entries tracing the development of the various literary forms; extensive coverage of the historical, political, social, and artistic background; and translation of all Greek and Latin words.

Genres: Reference, Dictionaries

592 pages, Paperback

First published March 18, 1993

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time to put this on my wishlist to own, considering I just ran out of library renewals on it! Great book to use for fast reference/research as a layman or just flipping it open and reading a random entry!

[lahvyndr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Handy guide to the heroes (and places, and sometimes items) of Antiquity, focusing around Rome, Greece, and Egypt, with additional notes if referred to by writers up through the early 20th century.

[Brad Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Returning to this after listening to In our Time about the Oresteia last night: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/i...

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

No really 'read' as it is reference and SO much fun to just open at a random page! Alas, the library calls therefore this gets put on my wishlist...