Hellenistic Epigrams
Francis Cairns
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Hellenistic Epigrams
Published
2016
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
532
ISBN-13
9781107168503
Description
"This book offers scholars and students of Hellenistic and Roman literature an overview of Hellenistic epigram, a field closely related to other Hellenistic poetry and highly influential upon Roman poetry. In fourteen themed chapters it foregrounds the literary, linguistic, historical, epigraphic, social, political, ethnic, cultic, onomastic, local, topographical and patronage contexts within which Hellenistic epigrams were composed. Many epigrams are analysed in detail and new interpretations of them proposed. Throughout the question is asked whether epigrams are literary jeux d'esprit (as is often assumed without proper discussion) or whether they relate to real people and real events and have a function in the real world. That function may be epigraphic, e.g. an epigram can be the epitymbion for inscription at someone's grave, or the anathematikon for inscription on or beside a dedicated object, or a picture-label -- an ekphrasis to accompany a painting or mosaic"--
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How many pages are in Hellenistic Epigrams?
This edition of Hellenistic Epigrams has approximately 532 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hellenistic Epigrams?
For most readers, Hellenistic Epigrams typically takes between 11h 5m and 7h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 133,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 133,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Hellenistic Epigrams?
The estimated word count for Hellenistic Epigrams is approximately 133,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hellenistic Epigrams?
Hellenistic Epigrams was written by Francis Cairns.
When was Hellenistic Epigrams published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.