Allan, William. <br/><br/>
Classical literature :  a very short introduction / 
William Allen. 
 - 135 pages ;  18 cm. 
 - Very short introductions ;  382. .
 - Very short introductions ;  382. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>History, genre, text -- Epic -- Lyric and personal poetry -- Drama -- Historiography -- Oratory -- Pastoral -- Satire -- Novel. 
<br/><br/> ""In this 'Very Short Introduction', William Allan provides a concise history of the major genres, authors, and periods of classical literature. Exploring what the 'classics' are and illustrating the variety and sophistication of these works, he looks at how and why they have shaped the Western concept of literature. -- BOOK JACKET. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780199665457 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Classical literature--History and criticism.