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From Gibbon To Auden: Essays On The Classical Tradition
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For Several Decades G. W. Bowersock Has Been One Of Our Leading Historians Of The Classical World. This Volume Collects Seventeen Of His Essays, Each Illustrating How The Classical Past Has Captured The Imagination Of Some Of The Greatest Figures In Modern Historiography And Literature. The Essays Here Range Across Three Centuries, The Eighteenth To The Twentieth, And Are Divided Chronologically.The Great Enlightenment Historian Edward Gibbon Is In Large Part The Unifying Force Of This Collection As He Appears Prominently In The First Four Essays, Beginning With Bowersock'S Engaging Introduction To The Methods And Genius Behind The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire. Gibbon'S Profound Influence Is Revealed In Subsequent Essays On Jacob Burckhardt, The Nineteenthcentury Scholar Famous For His History Of The Italian Renaissance But Whose Work On Late Antiquity Is Only Now Being Fully Appreciated; The Modern Greek Poet Constantine Cavafy, Whose Annotations On Gibbon'S Decline And Fall Tell Us Much About His Own Historical Poems; And Finally W. H. Auden, Whose Poem And Little Known Essay The Fall Of Rome Were, In Quirky Ways, Tributes To Gibbon. The Collection Reprints Auden'S Poem And Essay In Full.The Result Is A Rich Survey Of The Early Modern And Modern Uses Of The Classical Past By One Of Its Most Important Contemporary Commentators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'From Gibbon to Auden: Essays on the Classical Tradition'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the influence of classical history on modern historiography and literature, showcasing how figures like Edward Gibbon have inspired various modern thinkers and writers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is G. W. Bowersock, a prominent historian specializing in the classical world.
- Q: How many essays are included in this volume? A: This volume collects a total of seventeen essays by G. W. Bowersock.
- Q: What time periods do the essays cover? A: The essays span three centuries, from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format and contains 256 pages.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers unfamiliar with classical history? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including those who may not have a deep background in classical history.
- Q: Are there any notable figures discussed in the essays? A: Yes, notable figures discussed include Edward Gibbon, Jacob Burckhardt, Constantine Cavafy, and W. H. Auden.
- Q: When was 'From Gibbon to Auden' published? A: The book was published on March 25, 2009.
- Q: Does the book include any original works by W. H. Auden? A: Yes, the book includes a full reprint of W. H. Auden's poem and his lesser-known essay 'The Fall of Rome'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Ancient & Classical' literature.