Companion to the Classical Tradition

A Companion to the Classical Tradition accommodates the pressing need for an up-to-date introduction and overview of the growing field of reception studies. A comprehensive introduction and overview of the classical tradition - the interpretation of classical texts in later centuriesComprises 26 newly commissioned essays from an international team of expertsDivided into three sections: a chronological survey, a geographical survey, and a section illustrating the connections between the classical tradition and contemporary theory