Heroes of the City of Man: A Christian Guide to Select Ancient Literature
- ISBN-10
- 1885767552
- ISBN-13
- 9781885767554
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 389
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Canon Press & Book Service
- Author
- Peter J. Leithart
Description
"[Analyzes specific ancient epics and Greek dramas in the light of Christian beliefs. Ancient poets and playwrights discussed: Hesiod, Homer, Virgil, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.]"--Provided by publisher.
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