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Self-presentation and identity in the Roman world /

Questions on identity have been often the main focus of Classical Studies. The starting point of this book is that identity is not a monolithic idea. Instead of exploring what exactly 'identity' is, the contributors here examine how the concept of 'self-presentation' can facilita...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Gavrielatos, Andreas (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Questions on identity have been often the main focus of Classical Studies. The starting point of this book is that identity is not a monolithic idea. Instead of exploring what exactly 'identity' is, the contributors here examine how the concept of 'self-presentation' can facilitate our understanding of how individuals present their identities. Moreover, the interpretation of the means and character of this self-presentation itself enables more general conclusions to be drawn. Topics covered in this volume include identities shaped through the self-presentation of authors in Latin literature, a.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 273 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-273).
ISBN:9781443893671
1443893676