The Oxford Companion to Classsical Literature

A comprehensive guide to the world of classical literature, this volume offers detailed entries on the major works, authors, and themes of the Western literary canon. From Homer to Virgil to Dante, Harvey provides insightful commentary on the enduring legacy of the classics and their influence on the literature of the modern world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.