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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a sweeping examination of the history of literary pursuits through a diverse collection of essays. The author situates this topic within the historical context of Roman and Greek literature, evaluating the impact of critics and satirists of the ancient world like Tacitus and Cicero on the development of literature. The book explores the question of whether contemporary anonymous satire is as effective as the named satire of the past and questions how power influences the voices of critics and satirists. Thematically, this book examines questions about the role of ethics in satire, defining libel, and the relationship between power, morality, and artistic voice in literary criticism. Ultimately, it offers essential insights into the nature of literary critique and its profound influence on artistic expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334502149_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334502149
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334502149
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