9781330142288 - Roman Autobiography: Particularly Augustine's Confessions (Classic Reprint) de West, Andrew Fleming (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history and evolution of the autobiographical form in literature, with a particular focus on the emergence of the introspective autobiography in Latin literature. The author argues that the objective autobiography, which focuses on external events and deeds, was common in classical Greek literature, while the introspective autobiography, which explores the inner thoughts and feelings of the author, originated in Latin literature. The author traces the development of the introspective autobiography from its earliest forms in the writings of Roman emperors to its mature expression in Augustine's Confessions, considered one of the first and greatest examples of the genre. Through an analysis of these works, the book explores the complex interplay between personal experience, self-reflection, and the creation of literature, shedding light on the ways in which autobiography has been shaped by historical, cultural, and philosophical influences. 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.