Myth and Poetry in Lucretius (Cambridge Classical Studies) by Gale, Monica R

Cambridge University Press, 1994. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780521451352

U.S.A.: Cambridge University Press, 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. FIRST. A fine FIRST IN dj. .FIRST STAMPED FROM THE LIBRARY OF GORE VIDAL. GORE VIDAL'S PERSONAL COPY..

Cambridge University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. Hardcover. 0521451353 . Very minor shelfwear to corners. Else book is fine. DJ has tears to base of spine and 1 corner. Some minor shelfwear to DJ. ; Lucretius' De Rerum Natura is a philosophical epic, devoted to the exposition of Epicurean philosophy. Since the system was materialistic, and highly critical of myth and poetry, Lucretius' use of mythological language and imagery is surprising. Dr. Gale considers the poem against the background of earlier and contemporary views of myth, and suggests that Lucretius was well aware of the tension between his two roles as poet and philosopher, and attempted to resolve it by developing a bold and innovative theory of myth and poetry. ; Cambridge Classical Studies; 276 pages .

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Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xiv, 260 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Cambridge, 1991. Revision of the author's thesis (Ph.D.) - Cambridge, 1991. Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-245) and indexes. Contents; 1. The philosophical background: Greek myth and mythology. The criticism of myth in antiquity. Allegory and allegorism. Lucretius and the mythological tradition. Personification and allegory in the De Rerum Natura. Impiety and irrationality. Parmenides and Empedocles -- Appendix 1: Euhemerism -- Appendix 2: Allegory in art -- 2. The cultural background: myth and belief in late Republican Rome. Myth and theology. Myth and history -- 3. The literary background: the De Rerum Natura as epic -- 4. Lucretius' theory of myth.… Read More

Cambridge University Press, 1994-03-25. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!