In 'A History of Ancient Greek Literature' by Gilbert Murray, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the development of literature in ancient Greece. Murray meticulously examines the various genres of ancient Greek literature including epic poetry, drama, and philosophy, providing insightful analysis and comparisons. His writing style is both informative and engaging, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature. The book is well-structured and provides a comprehensive overview of the literary context of ancient Greece, exploring how literature evolved and influenced society at the time. Gilbert Murray, a renowned classicist and scholar, brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to this book, drawing from his years of study and research in ancient Greek literature. His passion for the subject is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. Murray's background as a translator of ancient texts also adds a unique perspective to his analysis of Greek literature. I highly recommend 'A History of Ancient Greek Literature' to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the literary heritage of ancient Greece. Murray's insightful commentary and comprehensive coverage make this book an essential addition to any library dedicated to classical studies.

Excerpt from A History of Ancient Greek Literature To read and re-read the scanty remains now left to us of the Literature of Ancient Greece, is a pleasant and not a laborious task; nor is that task greatly increased by the inclusion of the 'Scholia' or ancient commentaries. But modern scholarship has been prolific in the making of books; and as regards this department of my subject, I must frankly accept the verdict passed by a German critic upon a historian of vastly wider erudition than mine, and confess that I 'stand helpless before the mass of my material.' To be more precise, I believe that in the domain of Epic, Lyric, and Tragic Poetry, I am fairly familiar with the researches of recent years; and I have endeavoured to read the more celebrated books on Prose and Comic control; but I hope that comparatively few articles of importance in the last twenty volumes of the Hermes, the Rheinisches Museum, the Philologus, and the English Classical Journals, have escaped my consideration. More than this I have but rarely attempted. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This classic work provides a continuous account of the whole of Greek literature in one volume. Particularly useful for the student are the careful summaries of the works dealt with and the judicious accounts of scholarly controversy on the more hotly debated points. First published in German in 1958, the book was extensively rewritten for the second edition in 1963, from which this translation, which was originally published by Methuen in 1966, was made. This new reprint makes it available once again to student and anyone with an interest in this formative period of literary history. From publisher's description.

A Companion to Greek Literature presents a comprehensive introduction to the wide range of texts and literary forms produced in the Greek language over the course of a millennium beginning from the 6th century BCE up to the early years of the Byzantine Empire. Features contributions from a wide range of established experts and emerging scholars of Greek literature Offers comprehensive coverage of the many genres and literary forms produced by the ancient Greeks—including epic and lyric poetry, oratory, historiography, biography, philosophy, the novel, and technical literature Includes readings that address the production and transmission of ancient Greek texts, historic reception, individual authors, and much more Explores the subject of ancient Greek literature in innovative ways