Popular receptions in Classical Antiquity

Delve into the enduring legacy of classical antiquity as it permeates history, comics, and modern society. Blending art, literature, music, and media, the narrative spotlights Denmark’s unique reinterpretation of ancient themes—from Roman echoes to revived Greek myths—that sustains timeless cultural dialogue. The present volume offers a fresh take on classical antiquity's enduring presence in popular culture. It is structured around three key themes – historical receptions, comics, and contemporary society – covering a wide variety of material from literature and art to music and media. It also provides new methodological considerations for anyone interested in classical reception. One particularly innovative aspect of the volume is the special attention to the Danish experience of the ancient world. What role does classical antiquity play in Denmark? Contributors reveal how these ancient stories have been reinterpreted across time, highlighting Denmark's own rich history of engaging with the classical world from Julius Caesar's unlikely influence in Danish Romanticism to the revival of Greek myths in contemporary art.

• | Author: Christian Thrue Djurslev, Vinnie Nørskov
• | Publisher: Aarhus University Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 15, 2024
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9788775972272
• | ISBN-10: 8775972271