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Victorian Culture and Classical Antiquity

Art, Opera, Fiction, and the Proclamation of Modernity

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Simon Goldhill

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360pages
13 heures de lecture

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The exploration of Victorian influences from Greece and Rome reveals a complex interplay between art, music, and literature, set against the backdrop of the era's political and social currents. Through a detailed examination of opera, art exhibitions, and cultural icons like Ben Hur, the author uncovers surprising insights into the classics' impact on society and academia. This work positions itself at the cutting edge of reception studies, offering fresh perspectives on how historical meanings are constructed and understood.