Plagiarism in Latin Literature - Couverture rigide

McGill, Scott

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1107019370 ISBN 13 : 9781107019379

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Book by McGill Scott

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In response to critics who charged him with plagiarism, Virgil is said to have responded that it was easier to steal Hercules' club than a line from Homer. This was to deny the allegations by implying that Virgil was no plagiarist at all, but an author who had done the hard work of making Homer's material his own. Several other texts and passages in Latin literature provide further evidence for accusations and denials of plagiarism. Plagiarism in Latin Literature explores important questions such as, how do Roman writers and speakers define the practice? And how do the accusations and denials function? Scott McGill moves between varied sources, including Terence, Martial, Seneca the Elder and Macrobius' Virgil criticism to explore these questions. In the process, he offers new insights into the history of plagiarism and related issues, including Roman notions of literary property, authorship and textual reuse.

Revue de presse :

'McGill provides a valuable overview of the Romans' understanding of literary plagiarism and offers various definitions of the concept. Students of Latin literature will learn much from these pages, especially about the relationship of Latin literature to its illustrious Greek predecessor... After reading McGill's clear, thorough, and nuanced treatment, one not only understands more clearly this important topic but also appreciates the distinctive role it played in various genres and periods of Latin literature ... Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty, general readers, and professionals.' M. J. Johnson, Choice

'[This book] significantly advances our awareness of the extent to which processes of textual creation were theorized and explicated by Roman authors.' Joseph A. Howley, Language and Literature

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1107019370
• ISBN 13: 9781107019379
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256