Roman Literary Theory and Criticism - Study in Tendencies by J. F. D'Alton, Issued in 1962 by Russell & Russell. Ancient Latin Literature. Cicero. OP

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Here is "Roman Literary Theory and Criticism - A Study in Tendencies" by J. F. D'Alton, Issued in 1962 by Russell & Russell in New York. This is a very detailed analysis of ancient Latin Literature and the then - contemporary critical thinking that evolved with it. Much of the volume concentrates on the arbiter of literary taste, Cicero. Others discussed are Quintilian, the two Senecas, and Petronius - and while the strong influence of Hellenistic literature is duly acknowledges and discussed, the great bulk of the book revolves around Marcus Tullius Cicero. ************************************ TITLE : Roman Literary Theory and Criticism : A Study in Tendencies / AUTHOR : J. F. D'Alton / IMPRINT " Russell & Russell / PLACE : New York / DATE : 1962 / EDITION : Reprint of the 1931 edition. (First Printing of the Russell and Russell reprint) / STATUS : OP / DETAILS " Trade hardcover; contains a Preface, Bibliography, and an Index; [x] + 608 pages; 5 1/2" x 8 3/8"; brown cloth covered boards and spine. Spine has gilt lettering. *********************************** CONDITION -- VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive, with the following particulars noted :: EXTERIOR -- Spine extremities are compressed; spine gilt is bright; surface rub is mild; the rear board displays a touch of near-neglIgible scuff. The text-block edges are lightly toned, else clear. / BINDING -- Solid. / INTERIOR --The front free end-paper has the inked , dated signature of the original owner (who was esteemed Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory), else the interior is clean and free of marking. N° de ref. del artículo 2213

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