Explores how Greek authors reacted to Roman political change, and how the unprecedented upheavals of the later empire were reflected in literary culture. For specialists in ancient historiography, it applies innovative literary theories of narrative to authors who have generated increased interest in recent years.
Explores how Greek authors reacted to Roman political change, and how the unprecedented upheavals of the later empire were reflected in literary culture. For specialists in ancient historiography, it applies innovative literary theories of narrative to authors who have generated increased interest in recent years.
Adam M. Kemezis is Associate Professor in the Department of History and Classics, University of Alberta.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction 2. From Antonine to Severan 3. Cassius Dio: the last Annalist 4. Philostratus' Apollonius: Hellenic perfection on an imperial stage 5. Philostratus' Sophists: Hellas' Antonine golden age 6. Herodian: a dysfunctional Rome Appendix 1. The date of composition of Dio's history Appendix 2. The dates and addressees of Philostratus' Apollonius and Sophists Appendix 3. The date, scope and author of Herodian's history.
1. Introduction 2. From Antonine to Severan 3. Cassius Dio: the last Annalist 4. Philostratus' Apollonius: Hellenic perfection on an imperial stage 5. Philostratus' Sophists: Hellas' Antonine golden age 6. Herodian: a dysfunctional Rome Appendix 1. The date of composition of Dio's history Appendix 2. The dates and addressees of Philostratus' Apollonius and Sophists Appendix 3. The date, scope and author of Herodian's history.
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