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A lively anthology of ancient Greek popular literature.

Trade Review
"... higly readable English translations of a wide variety of Greek texts ... a solid introduction to the general question of 'popular literature' in the ancient world." --Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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Introduction

Part One: Popular Fiction

1. Romantic Novel
Xenophon of Ephesus, an Ephesian Tale
Translated by Moses Hadas

2. Christian Novella
Anonymous, the Acts of Paul and Thecla
Translated by R. Mcl. Wilson

3. Wisdom Literature
Anonymous, Secundus the Silent Philosopher
Translated by Ben E. Perry

4. Comic Novel
Pseudo-lucian, Lucius or the Ass
Translated by Paul Turner

5. Comic Biography
Anonymous, the Aesop Romance
Translated by Lloyd W. Daly

6. Historic Novel
Pseudo-callisthenes, the Alexander Romance
Translated by Ken Dowden

Part Two: Popular Compilations

7. Wonders
Phlegon of Tralles, Book of Marvels
Translated by William Hansen

8. Fables
Anonymous, Collectio Augustana
Translated by William Hansen

9. Jokes
Hierocles and Philagrius, the Laughter Lover
Translated by William Hansen

Part Three: A Popular Handbook

10. Fortunetelling
Anonymous, the Oracles of Astrampsychus
Translated by Randall Stewart and Kenneth Morrell

Part Four: Popular Literature in Public Places

11. Popular Literature on Stone
Gravestone Verse
Translated by William Hansen

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Anthology of Ancient Greek Popular Literature

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: 22/04/1998
      ISBN13: 9780253211576, 978-0253211576
      ISBN10: 0253211573

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A lively anthology of ancient Greek popular literature.

      Trade Review
      "... higly readable English translations of a wide variety of Greek texts ... a solid introduction to the general question of 'popular literature' in the ancient world." --Bryn Mawr Classical Review

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Part One: Popular Fiction

      1. Romantic Novel
      Xenophon of Ephesus, an Ephesian Tale
      Translated by Moses Hadas

      2. Christian Novella
      Anonymous, the Acts of Paul and Thecla
      Translated by R. Mcl. Wilson

      3. Wisdom Literature
      Anonymous, Secundus the Silent Philosopher
      Translated by Ben E. Perry

      4. Comic Novel
      Pseudo-lucian, Lucius or the Ass
      Translated by Paul Turner

      5. Comic Biography
      Anonymous, the Aesop Romance
      Translated by Lloyd W. Daly

      6. Historic Novel
      Pseudo-callisthenes, the Alexander Romance
      Translated by Ken Dowden

      Part Two: Popular Compilations

      7. Wonders
      Phlegon of Tralles, Book of Marvels
      Translated by William Hansen

      8. Fables
      Anonymous, Collectio Augustana
      Translated by William Hansen

      9. Jokes
      Hierocles and Philagrius, the Laughter Lover
      Translated by William Hansen

      Part Three: A Popular Handbook

      10. Fortunetelling
      Anonymous, the Oracles of Astrampsychus
      Translated by Randall Stewart and Kenneth Morrell

      Part Four: Popular Literature in Public Places

      11. Popular Literature on Stone
      Gravestone Verse
      Translated by William Hansen

      Works Cited

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