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Longinus on the Sublime : The Greek Text Edited After the Paris Manuscript

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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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780521720144
  • ISBN-10: 0521720141
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publish Date: June 2011
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.68 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.99 pounds
  • Page Count: 304

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