The Classical Tradition (1957)

Gilbert Highet

Year:	1957
Authors:	Gilbert Highet
Publishers:	New York : Oxford University Press
Pages:	808
Print type:	BOOK

Description:

"An account of the chief ways in which the Greco-Roman tradition has shaped the literatures of modern Europe and America. Beginning with Old English poetry and French romance, and continuing to mid-twentieth century, the author shows how one country after another learned forms, imagery, myths, style and standards in the gradual but continuous rediscovery of Greco-Roman literary arts." [Back cover].