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Guide to Greek Civilization

Literature in Classical Greece

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Homer: Ilias, seu potius omnia eius quae extant opera (graece & latine). Studio & cura Ob. Giphanii

Edition of Obertus (Hubert) Griphanius

Publisher: Th. Rihel, Straßburg (1572?)


As in all civilizations, literature has been a form of written - in some cases even just oral - creative presentation or interpretation of life, customs, ethics, emotions, beliefs, religion, dreams and fantasies, which is characterized by excellence of style and expression. 

Ancient Greek Literature is divided into time periods and was transformed according to the circumstances and influences of each period.