California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 12 offers an engaging and wide-ranging collection of essays that delve into the complexities of ancient Greek and Roman history, literature, and culture. This volume brings together the work of accomplished scholars, each providing fresh insights into classical antiquity, from Greek oral epic traditions to Roman philosophical texts.
Highlights include Herbert Abramson’s exploration of a potential hero shrine for Phrontis at Sounion, Evelyn Elizabeth Bell’s analysis of the Swing Painter’s amphora, and Stanley M. Burstein’s reconsideration of Bithys, son of Cleon from Lysimachia. Other notable contributions examine topics such as Cicero’s De officiis, the foundation days of Roman colonies, and the reconstruction of Epicurus’ portrait. For those fascinated by literary criticism, Vivienne J. Gray offers two approaches to the Battle of Sardis, while David Sweet explores Juvenal’s Satire 4. This volume is essential for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering deep dives into the rich world of classical studies.
This title is part of UC Press’s Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.
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