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Peer reviewedSchlam, Carl C. – Classical World, 1971
Survey is the 55th in the Classical World" series on classical literature. (DS)
Descriptors: Anthologies, Bibliographies, Classical Literature, Impressionistic Criticism
Whitehorne, J. E. G. – Didaskalos, 1975
Describes an experiment made to illustrate to Ancient History students the value of textual criticism and the problems involved in transmitting a text through the centuries by means of imperfectly copied and preserved manuscripts. (CHK)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Critical Reading, Greek Literature, Historical Criticism
Williams, R. D. – 1967
A broad literary evaluation of the poet's major achievements, based on a selective consideration of recent critical studies, is presented in this booklet. An approach is developed in the analysis of the "Eclogues" as poems, the "Georgics", and the "Aeneid" which considers the underlying significance, moral values, and "tensions" between behavior…
Descriptors: Classical Literature, Epics, Latin, Latin Literature
Benario, Herbert W. – Cl World, 1970
The 52nd in the Classical World" survey series. A previous installment appeared in Classical World" 58(1964-65), p69-83. (DS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, History, Impressionistic Criticism
Peer reviewedDalzell, Alexander – Classical World, 1973
Concluded from Classical World, v66 p385-427 Apr 1973. (HW)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Annotated Bibliographies, Classical Languages, Classical Literature
Goodyear, F. R. D. – 1970
As a controversial figure in classical studies, "Tacitus the historian" and "Tacitus the stylist" are pictured in a personal synthesis of new approaches to Tacitean scholarship. The literary character and purpose of the "Agricola" and "Germanica" are discussed prior to an examination of Tacitus' views on the…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Language Styles
Margon, Joseph S. – Cl World, 1970
Descriptors: College Language Programs, Curriculum Development, Formal Criticism, Greek Literature
Douglas, A. E. – 1968
Recent developments and the present state of scholarship in Ciceroniana are surveyed in this booklet. Roman history and literature are reflected in discussion of the speeches, letters, philosophical and rhetorical writings, and political involvement of Cicero. Nineteenth-century literary criticism of Cicero is largely rejected in this survey in…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Classical Literature, History, Latin
Peer reviewedChansky, Dorothy – Theatre Topics, 2001
Describes a week-long multidisciplinary program (in association with a theatre history survey course) called "Roman Holiday: Classical Comedy/Contemporary Commentary" which featured guest lectures; a student-directed production; a video screening; and the presentation of Hollywood films. Notes that the program addresses the disparity between the…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Class Activities, Comedy, Drama
Download full textColebourn, R., Comp.; Cleeve, Marigold, Comp. – 1968
This bibliography is suggested for use by students and teachers of Latin, Greek and ancient civilizations. Entries are compiled under the headings of: (1) bibliographies and journals including booklists, periodicals, and books for teachers; (2) reference works in literature, mythology, history and antiquities, and language; (3) texts and…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Architecture, Bibliographies
Sullivan, J. P. – Didaskalos, 1966
Central to this paper is the belief that the principal value of classical studies is that they are the foundation for a liberal education. The author proposes that the whole of the Graeco-Roman civilization be included in the development of the curriculum while urging interdisciplinary studies wherever possible. Commentary focuses on teaching…
Descriptors: Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Community Attitudes, Cultural Education
Quinn, Kenneth – Didaskalos, 1966
Described in this article is a critical procedure in the study of literature defined by the author as a method of responsive interrogation of the text. The approach is guided by a study of relevant political, sociological, literary, and intellectual circumstances. Three fundamental questions are central to the discussion of the theory: (1) What…
Descriptors: Analytical Criticism, Classical Languages, Classical Literature, Educational Objectives
