Longinus on the sublime : the Greek text edited after the Paris manuscript
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Bibliographic Information
Longinus on the sublime : the Greek text edited after the Paris manuscript
Cambridge University Press, 2011
2nd ed
- : pbk
Note
First published 1907. First paperback edition 2011
Parallel ancient Greek text and English translation
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-261) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is the 1907 second edition of W. Rhys Roberts' Longinus on the Sublime. The volume contains the Greek text edited after the Paris manuscript, an extensive introduction, and a thorough and accessible translation of the main text. Roberts' introduction is divided into two parts: the authorship of the Treatise, and its content and character. Roberts is careful to place On the Sublime in its critical context, challenging both the inscription and description of this classical text. The author is thought to be an unknown teacher, and not the historical Longinus, whilst the 'sublime' in this instance is not 'the sublime' as we would commonly understand it. On the Sublime is a text which dissects the problems of literary criticism and the aesthetics of Greek literature. The lively and intelligent style of the text will ensure that Roberts' edition is enjoyed by Greek scholars and general readers alike.
Table of Contents
- Part I. Introduction: 1. Authorship of the treatise
- 2. Contents and character of the treatise
- Part II. Text and Translation
- Appendices
- Indices.
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