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The Fall of Cities in the Mediterranean: Commemoration in Literature, Folk-Song, and Liturgy
The Fall of Cities in the Mediterranean: Commemoration in Literature, Folk-Song, and Liturgy
Intended for cultural historians and literary scholars, this volume offers new insights into the trope of the fallen city in folk-song and a variety of literary genres. The scope is expanded beyond arguing for a continuous Mediterranean tradition, allowing for the exploration of the repurposing of city lament themes.
308 pages, 1 map
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 15, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9781107031968 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 291 |
| Dimensions | 236 × 163 × 24 mm · 558 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Bachvarova, Mary R. (Willamette University, Oregon) |
| Editor | Dutsch, Dorota (University of California, Santa Barbara) |
| Editor | Suter, Ann (University of Rhode Island) |