C L A S S I C A L S T U D I E S - Latin & Greek
An Introduction to Silius Italicus and the Punica John Jacobs, Montclair Kimberley Academy, USA
"An excellent introduction and a vital resource for anyone interested in Flavian epic, Roman history and post-Augustan politics." Dalida Agri, Teaching Fellow in Classics, University of Birmingham, UK A much-needed comprehensive introduction to Silius Italicus and the Punica, John Jacobs invites students and scholars alike to read the epic as a thoughtful and considered treatment of Rome’s past, present, and (perilous) future. After introductory chapters for those new to the poet and poem, Jacobs' close reading of the epic narrative guides readers through the Punica. All Greek and Latin passages are translated to ensure accessibility for those reading in English. UK June 2022 • US June 2022 • 288 pages • 6 bw illus PB 9781350191679 • £28.99 / $39.95 Previously published in HB 9781350071049 ePub 9781350071063 • £76.50 / $100.32 ePdf 9781350071056 • £76.50 / $100.32 Bloomsbury Academic
Technical Automation in Classical Antiquity Maria Gerolemou, University of Exeter, UK
Technical automation, the ability of manmade (or god-made) objects to move and act autonomously, is not just the province of science fiction – in this book Maria Gerolemou demonstrates how ancient literature, performance and engineering were often concerned with the way nature and artifice interacted. She starts with the earliest Greek literature of Homer and Hesiod, where Hephaestus has ‘robots’ in his forge and Pandora is brought to life. The second chapter looks at tragedy and comedy, where automation is used to augment and undermine nature not only through staging and costume but also in plot devices where statues come to life. Finally, Gerolemou considers how the engineers of the 4th century with their puppets and mechanical devices contributed to a growing dialogue around technical automation and how it could help but also trick its creators. UK June 2022 • US June 2022 • 208 pages HB 9781350077591 • £85.00 / $115.00 ePub 9781350077614 • £76.50 / $100.32 ePdf 9781350077607 • £76.50 / $100.32 Bloomsbury Academic
Sophrosune in the Greek Novel Reading Reactions to Desire
Rachel Bird, Swansea University, UK This book offers the first comprehensive evaluation of ancient novels in terms of their ethics, demonstrating how their representation of the cardinal virtue sophrosune positions these texts in their literary, philosophical and cultural contexts. In this book, Rachel Bird focuses on the extant examples of the genre, which have the virtue of sophrosyne at their heart. As each pair of lovers strive to retain their chastity in the face of adversity, and under extreme pressure from eros, it is essential to understand the nuances of how this cardinal virtue is represented in the major characters within each of these novels. UK June 2022 • US June 2022 • 242 pages PB 9781350193147 • £28.99 / $39.95 Previously published in HB 9781350108646 ePub 9781350108653 • £76.50 / $100.32 ePdf 9781350108660 • £76.50 / $100.32 Bloomsbury Academic
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Teaching Latin: Contexts, Theories, Practices
Steven Hunt, University of Cambridge, UK "A must-read for Latin teachers and those who train them. Informed by the latest theory and practice, Hunt’s accessible and engaging volume admirably supports teachers in the task of making the best choices for how they teach." Ronnie Ancona, Professor of Classics, Hunter College, USA As the sequel to Starting to Teach Latin, this book is a guide for both new and more experienced school teachers of Latin. It draws on multiple examples of real teachers and students as they develop the knowledge and understanding of how to comprehend frequently used, adapted and original texts from beginners’ to advanced levels. Steven Hunt considers deductive, inductive and communicative methods which support teachers in making the best choices for their students’ needs and their own personal preferences. UK May 2022 • US May 2022 • 240 pages • 30 bw illus PB 9781350161375 • £24.99 / $34.95 • HB 9781350161382 • £75.00 / $100.00 ePub 9781350161405 • £22.49 / $29.96 ePdf 9781350161399 • £22.49 / $29.96 Bloomsbury Academic
Euripides: Electra
Rush Rehm, Stanford University, USA This new student introduction to Euripides' fascinating re-interpretation of the story of Orestes and his sister shows through an emphasis on its theatricality just how compelling the play remains to this day. Rush Rehm addresses the most important questions about Electra, from how its shift in tone between tragedy and humour should be interpreted, to why Euripides arranged the plot as he did, in contrast with earlier versions of the myth. UK June 2022 • US June 2022 • 200 pages • 5 bw illus PB 9781350191617 • £22.99 / $30.95 Previously published in HB 9781350095670 ePub 9781350095694 • £63.00 / $83.38 ePdf 9781350095687 • £63.00 / $83.38 Series: Companions to Greek and Roman Tragedy • Bloomsbury Academic
The Violent Hero
Heracles in the Greek Imagination Katherine Lu Hsu, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, USA Uses the mythological hero Heracles as a lens through which to investigate the nature of heroic violence in Archaic and Classical Greek literature, from Homer through to Aristophanes. Katherine Lu Hsu argues that as the tradition of his apotheosis becomes established in the 6th century BCE and his religious and political status grows, Heracles’ violence becomes more problematic and requires greater intellectual scrutiny. Lu Hsu also explores the evolving attitudes towards individual violence in the ancient Greek world while also shedding light on timeless debates about the nature of violence itself. UK June 2022 • US June 2022 • 264 pages • 10 bw illus PB 9781350191709 • £28.99 / $39.95 Previously published in HB 9781350153714 ePub 9781350153738 • £76.50 / $100.32 ePdf 9781350153721 • £76.50 / $100.32 Bloomsbury Academic
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