The Medieval Greek Romance by Roderick Beaton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Medieval Greek Romance by Roderick Beaton An essential introductory account of Greek fiction during the period 1071-1453. The argument is illustrated by lucid plot summaries and extensive quotations (with literal English renderings.) Now revised and expanded with an essay on recent work. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This text provides basic information for the non-specialist about Greek fiction during the period 1071-1453, as well as proposing new solutions to literary problems in this field. The author applies methods of literary analysis to the material and the bridges of the artificial gap which has separated "Byzantine" literature, in a form of ancient Greek as both homogenous and of a high level of literary sophistication. Throughout, consideration is given to relations and interconnections with similar literature in Western Europe. As most of the texts discussed are not available in English translation, the argument is illustrated by lucid plot summaries and extensive quotation which are always accompanied by literal English renderings. Back Cover First published by CUP in 1989, The Medieval Greek Romance provides basic information for the non-specialist about Greek fiction during the period 1071-1453, as well as proposing new solutions to problems that have vexed previous generations of scholars. Roderick Beaton applies sophisticated methods of literary analysis to the material, and the bridges of the artificial gap which has separated Byzantineliterature, in a form of ancient Greek as both homogenous and of a high level of literary sophistication. Throughout, consideration is given to relations and interconnections with similar literature in western Europe. As most of the texts discussed are not available in English translation, the argument is illustrated by lucid plot summaries and extensive quotation (accompanied by literal English renderings). For this edition, The Medieval Greek Romance has been revised throughout and expanded with the addition of an Afterword which assesses and responds to recent work on the subject. Author Biography Roderick Beaton is Koreas Professor of medieval and modern Greek at Kings College,London. Table of Contents List of illustrations, Preface to the first edition, Preface to the second edition, INTRODUCTION, Part I 1071-1204, Part ll 1204-1453, Notes, References, Index Review Roderick Beatons book has played a mojor role in stimulating research, largely because it not only offers new solutions to the purely philological problems, but also treats the texts as literary artefacts, legitimate precursors of the modern novel. - David Holton, Times Literary SupplementIt is a notable scholarly achievement: it presents complex philological issues with admirable clarity and reveals the sophistication of medieval Greek fiction. Thanks to Roderick Beaton, these texts can no longer be dismissed as abstruse, impenetrable and tedious curiositites, but as highly relevant to modern Greek culture, and in particular to the development of the modern genre of the novel. - The Anglo-Hellenic Review. Details ISBN0415120330 Author Roderick Beaton Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0415120330 ISBN-13 9780415120333 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 4M. Pages 328 Short Title MEDIEVAL GREEK ROMANCE REV AND DOI 10.1604/9780415120333 UK Release Date 1996-09-05 AU Release Date 1996-09-05 NZ Release Date 1996-09-05 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 1996-09-05 Alternative 9780415120326 DEWEY 883.0209 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134410844;

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