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The Greeks and the new : novelty in ancient Greek imagination and experience / Armand D'Angour.
| Author/creator | D'Angour, Armand |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011. |
| Description | x, 264 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Cover image |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. New, new, new -- 2. Loosening the grip of the past -- 3. The transformations of Kaineus -- 4. Old and new -- 5. Nothing new under the sun -- 6. The birth of Athena -- 7. Inventions of Eris -- 8. The newest song -- 9. Constructions of novelty -- 10. So what's new? |
| Abstract | "The Greeks have long been regarded as innovators across a wide range of fields in literature, culture, philosophy, politics and science. However, little attention has been paid to how they thought and felt about novelty and innovation itself, and to relating this to the forces of traditionalism and conservatism which were also present across all the various societies within ancient Greece. What inspired the Greeks to embark on their unique and enduring innovations? How did they think and feel about the new? This book represents the first serious attempt to address these issues, and deals with the phenomenon across all periods and areas of classical Greek history and thought. Each chapter concentrates on a different area of culture or thought, while the book as a whole argues that much of the impulse towards innovation came from the life of the polis which provided its setting"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2011030301 |
| ISBN | 9780521850971 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0521850975 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0521616484 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780521616485 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | B187.N49 D36 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |