| Description |
1 online resource (183 pages) |
| Series |
Trends in classics. Supplementary volumes ; volume 23 |
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Trends in classics. Supplementary volumes ; v. 23.
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| Contents |
Frontmatter -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. Well begun is half done -- 2. The narrative of the prokataskeue -- 3. Temporal strategies -- 4. Focalization and interpretation -- 5. The Polybian narrator -- Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index Locorum -- General Index |
| Summary |
In his attempt to explain Rome's rise to world power, Polybius composed a carefully structured narrative. Yet, despite its sophistication, Polybius' narrative artistry has received little scholarly attention. This study is the first book-length narratological analysis of the Histories. It contributes to our understanding of its content and purpose by unveiling the narrative strategies employed by Polybius in shaping his intriguing story |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 2, 2014) |
| SUBJECT |
Polybius. Historiae.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79149219
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Polybius v200-v120 Historiae gnd |
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Historiae (Polybius) fast (OCoLC)fst01357343 |
| Subject |
Historians -- Rome.
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HISTORY -- Ancient -- Rome.
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Historians.
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Historiography.
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Erzähltechnik
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| SUBJECT |
Rome -- Historiography
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| Subject |
Rome (Empire)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783110330298 |
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3110330296 |
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3110330016 |
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9783110330014 |
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1306092140 |
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9781306092142 |
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