Hellenistic Poetry in Context

M.A. Harder, R.F. Regtuit & G.C. Wakker (eds) Hellenistic Poetry in Context Hellenistica Groningana 20 X-349 p. ISBN 978-90-429-2985-2 64 euro Summary: This volume is devoted to Hellenistic poetry in the context of the contemporary world of third century Alexandria and beyond. This topic fits in with the increasing interest in the role of literature in ancient society in recent research, which has already been applied successfully to various aspects of Hellenistic poetry. The subject also has..