The Shaping of Narrative in Polybius by Nikos Miltsios (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Shaping of Narrative in Polybius by Nikos Miltsios In his attempt to explain Romes rise to world power, Polybius composed a carefully structured narrative. It contributes to our understanding of its content and purpose by unveiling the narrative strategies employed by Polybius in shaping his intriguing story. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The narrative artistry of Polybius has received relatively little scholarly attention. Critics have tended to discuss his reflections on the various issues presented in his work or to use him as a source of valuable information about the historical period that he records. This volume, which draws on narratologys analytical tools, focuses instead on the narrative of the Histories, exploring the sophisticated narrative techniques that have gone into shaping it. In doing so, it pays particular attention to the ways the formal aspects of the text contribute to promoting Polybius thematic concerns. Its aim is not only to present the Histories as the work of an author who has taken pains to provide us with a carefully structured story, but also to illustrate how interpretations of this story can be enriched by a sensitivity to factors such as chronological displacements and variations of focalization. Author Biography N. Miltsios, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Long Description The narrative artistry of Polybius has received relatively little scholarly attention. Critics have tended to discuss his reflections on the various issues presented in his work or to use him as a source of valuable information about the historical period that he records. This volume, which draws on narratologys analytical tools, focuses instead on the narrative of the Histories, exploring the sophisticated narrative techniques that have gone into shaping it. In doing so, it pays particular attention to the ways the formal aspects of the text contribute to promoting Polybius thematic concerns. Its aim is not only to present the Histories as the work of an author who has taken pains to provide us with a carefully structured story, but also to illustrate how interpretations of this story can be enriched by a sensitivity to factors such as chronological displacements and variations of focalization. Details ISBN3110330016 Author Nikos Miltsios Short Title SHAPING OF NARRATIVE IN POLYBI Language English ISBN-10 3110330016 ISBN-13 9783110330014 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 23 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-09-17 Place of Publication Berlin Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 937 Birth 1980 Imprint De Gruyter UK Release Date 2013-09-17 Pages 184 Publisher De Gruyter Series Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes Alternative 9783110330298 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131261113;

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