The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics

The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 371
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ISBN-10 : 9781107079267
ISBN-13 : 1107079268
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Book Synopsis The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics by : Victoria Rimell

Download or read book The Closure of Space in Roman Poetics written by Victoria Rimell and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ambitious analysis of the Roman literary obsession with retreat and closed spaces, in the context of expanding empire.


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