Hellenistic poetry

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion. Hellenistic poetry arose after the late Alexander period and heavily influenced other styles of writing to come. One ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theocritus' abilities as a writer . Idyll 'The Cyclops' . The Cyclops's song. The first stanza: A state of desperation. The final stanza: A conversation the Cyclops is playing out in his mind. Theocritus' use of his poetry for more...»

The evolution of the Hermaphrodite in Greek culture

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « is most strongly illustrated in the art produced during the Hellenistic age. Poetry evolved from Pindar s pederastic-centered lyrics to Mimes and love epigrams ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The nature of the hermaphrodite.. The Hermaphrodite in Greek Mythology.. The role of the hermaphrodite in Greek mythology.. Antagonism to the fusion of two separate sexual beings.. The precedent for the appearance of androgynous...»

The city of Alexandria - Egypt

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   12/04/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « The Ptolemies of Alexandria established the archetype of the royal Hellenistic court, which s, the founder of the language of modern Greek poetry, EM Forster ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Population estimates.. Location and history.. The construction of the city.. Location.. Ptolemaic Alexandria.. The Lighthouse of Pharos.. The Jewish community.. The Arab Muslim conquerors of Egypt.. Recent research.. A new city...»

Timeline of European Renaissance

History & geography   |   Ancient history   |   Time lines   |   06/10/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « The works of ancient Greek and Hellenistic writers such as Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, Ptolemy He wrote much poetry, biographies of historical figures, and letters ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Early translations and the birth of humanism (Pre 1400 C.E) . Early Renaissance (1400 C.E. to 1480 C.E) . The High Renaissance (1480 C.E. to 1503 C.E). The golden age of Rome (1503 C.E. to 1527 C.E) . The Late Renaissance Phase (1527...»

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