Carpe Diem : The Poetics of Presence in Greek and Latin Literature

Carpe diem - 'eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!' - is a prominent motif throughout ancient literature and beyond. This wide-ranging, interdisciplinary study reveals its significance in ancient poetry and art, especially in creating the almost magical impression that something is happening here and now.

• | : Robert A. Rohland (Trinity College, Cambridge)
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Dec 01, 2022
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 320 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1009018558
• | ISBN-13: 9781009018555