The influence of orally performed literature on Thucydides' 'History' and a hypothesis of partial publications during the author's lifetime

The relationship between historiography and the public in the V century Greece is a matter of debate. The evidence available supports the hypothesis that parts of the work of Herodotus were read aloud before an audience. We also have information of performances of historical works during the Helleni...

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Main Author: Bianco, Annalisa
Published: University of Edinburgh 2002
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.641602