A Companion to the Classical Tradition accommodates the
pressing need for an up-to-date introduction and overview of the
growing field of reception studies.



A comprehensive introduction and overview of the classical
tradition - the interpretation of classical texts in later
centuries

Comprises 26 newly commissioned essays from an international
team of experts

Divided into three sections: a chronological survey, a
geographical survey, and a section illustrating the connections
between the classical tradition and contemporary theory