Greek and Latin Literature of the Roman Empire : From Augustus to Justinian

Translated by Manfred Malzahn. This is the first book which describes Greek and Latin literature between the first century BC and the sixth century AD as a unity. This unity developed rapidly during the first century and disintegrated during the last century of that period. Professor Dihle builds on Friedrich Schlegel's observation that art, customs and political life in classical antiquity are so entwined that they cannot easily be conceived of separately; he produces a history which encompasses all works of cultural and socio-historical significance. Besides poetry and prose, the book discusses letters and scholarly investigations, philosophy and rhetoric, historical writing and jurisprudence. The exact sciences, geography, medicine, mathematics, technology, and Jewish and Christian writings are also covered. Individual treatment is given to major authors like Seneca, Tacitus, Plotinus and Augustine, as well as other writers who made significant contributions to their fields and have been unjustly neglected. As the work of a single author, "Greek and Latin Literature of the Roman Empire" is a towering achievement – an authoritative yet personal presentation of seven hundred years of cultural life. In this book, an unusually rich period of history receives for the first time a detailed but synoptic treatment: it is a book for students and scholars, as well as the general reader, which has no competitor.

this Is The First In-depth Guide To Greek And Latin Literature Between The 1st Century Bc And The 6th Century Ad. Working From Friedrich Schlegel's Observation That Art, Customs And Political Life In Classical Antiquity Are Closely Intertwined, Albrecht Dihle Produces A History Which Encompasses Not Only Literature But All Works Of Cultural And Socio-historical Significance, Including Jewish And Christian Literature. His Study Also Shows How The Mutual Interpenetration Of Greek And Roman Culture During The Empire, And Especially During The Period Of Christianization, Made Possible The Formation Of A Unified And Vastly Influential Classical Culture.

dihle Discusses Poetry And Prose, Letters And Scholarly Investigations, Philosophy And Rhetoric, Historical Writing And Jurisprudence, Giving Individual Attention To Major Authors Like Seneca, Tacitus, Plotinus And Augustine, As Well As Other Writers Who Made Significant Contributions To Their Fields And Have Been Unjustly Forgotten. Also Addressed Are The Exact Sciences--geography, Medicine, Mathematics And Technology.

as The Work Of A Single Author, greek And Latin Literature Of The Roman Empire Is A Towering Achievement--an Authoritative Yet Personal Presentation Of 700 Years Of Cultural Life. This Book Provides Unprecedented Synoptic Treatment Of An Unusually Rich Period Of History.

Professor Dihle sees the Greek and Latin literature between the 1st century B.C. and the 6th century A.D. as an organic progression. He builds on Schlegel's observation that art, customs and political life in classical antiquity are inextricably entwined and therefore should not be examined separately. Dihle does not simply consider narrowly defined `literature', but all works of cultural socio-historical significance, including Jewish and Christian literature, philosophy and science. Despite this, major authors like Seneca, Tacitus and Plotinus are considered individually. This work is an authoritative yet personal presentation of seven hundred years of literature. The most up-to-date history of Greek literature from its Homeric origins to the age of Augustus. This magisterial survey by one of the leading European authorities on classical literature is establishing itself as the standard account.