An overview of how the legend of Arthur and his Knights evolved from the earliest documentary sources to Spamalot.

Examines the role of psychoanalysis within Latin literary studies, focusing on what psychoanalytic theory has to contribute to interpretation.

Strange Beauty provides a new perspective on early Celtic stories of the Otherworld and their relevance to today's ecological concerns, arguing for a contemporary re-reading of the Otherworld trope in relation to physical experience.

A collection of essays on medieval literature and culture. It reflects the erosion of the traditional, rigid boundary between medieval and early modern literature. It explores the extent to which medieval literature is in dialogue with other cultural products, including the literature of other countries, manuscripts and religion.

The first translation of the Declamations and Preliminary Talks of the sixth-century sophist Choricius of Gaza.

An anthology of over fifty primary texts representing the development of grammar, rhetoric, and literary study from the early to the late Middle Ages, many translated into English for the first time. Includes historical essays, headnotes, and detailed annotations, making this a valuable resource for specialists and non-specialists alike.

The Exagoge is a drama on the theme of the Jewish Exodus written during the second century BC by Ezekiel, who emerges as a tragedian of significance.

An overview of how the legend of Arthur and his Knights evolved from the earliest documentary sources to Spamalot.

Examines the role of psychoanalysis within Latin literary studies, focusing on what psychoanalytic theory has to contribute to interpretation.

Richard Rolle - the Yorkshire hermit, visionary and transmitter of religious counsel - was widely recognised in the later English Middle Ages as a major spiritual author. This book describes each of Rolle's books. It includes an introduction to Rolle's work explaining its significance, examining the transmission of his writings.

Discusses the reception of Lucretius' important and influential scientific poem on poets from Virgil and Horace to Milton.

An analysis of the circulation of texts in Renaissance Italy: in print, manuscript, and spoken word.

Starting with a visit to the British Museum, the authors prompt us to consider the significance of Classics as a means of discovery and enquiry, its value in terms of literature, philosophy, and culture, and its importance as a source of imagery.

Under the Athenian democracy, litigants were expected to speak for themselves, though they could memorize a speech written for them. This book argues that men too poor to afford a professionally written speech frequently spoke before judicial bodies in procedures crucial to their status, wealth, or even their lives.

A new edition of the bestselling text for introduction to Classical Mythology.

Over the course of a career spanning five decades, Jane Taylor has shown a commitment to the rehabilitation of the more neglected aspects of later medieval French literature. This volume presents contributions from scholars who have worked alongside Taylor and directly or indirectly benefited from her example.

An introduction to how the history of Rome was written in the ancient world, and its impact on later periods.

The first comprehensive treatment of the reflections by Augustan poets on Apollo as an imperial icon.

Significant reading of the epic which argues that its narrative strategies reflect the theme of internal discord.