HIGHET, Gilbert [Raymond Chandler].
The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature.
New York and London: Oxford University Press , 1949.
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First Oxford University Press edition of Highet's The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman influences on western literature; From the library of Raymond Chandler
First Oxford University Press edition of this classic Western literature. Octavo, original publisher's cloth From the library of Raymond Chandler with his library stamp to the front free endpaper: Raymond Chandler 6005 Camino de la Costa La Jolla, California OCT 13 1949. Raymond Chandler was a pivotal figure in 20th-century American literature, renowned for his contributions to the hardboiled crime genre. His work, particularly through the chronicles of private detective Philip Marlowe, provided a nuanced examination of moral ambiguity, societal corruption, and the complexities of justice. Chandler’s novels, including The Big Sleep and Farewell, My Lovely, explored themes of class, power, and alienation, while also engaging with the conventions of noir fiction. Marked by its economy of language and careful attention to atmosphere, his writing elevated the detective genre, merging literary qualities with the structural elements of crime fiction. His literary legacy remains central to ongoing academic discourse in the fields of literature, cultural studies, and criminology. Chandler moved to California in the 1920s, eventually settling in La Jolla, a coastal community in San Diego County. His time in California, particularly in La Jolla, had a significant influence on his writing. The stark contrast between the region’s natural beauty and the social complexities of its urban centers shaped the settings and themes in his works. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
The Classical Tradition by Gilbert Highet (1949) examines the enduring influence of Greek and Roman culture on Western literature and thought. Highet traces how classical works by figures like Homer, Virgil, Plato, and Aristotle were preserved, interpreted, and adapted over centuries, shaping the development of Western intellectual traditions. The book explores the transmission of classical ideas from antiquity through the Middle Ages and into the modern era, emphasizing their lasting cultural significance and influence on writers and thinkers. Through its scholarly approach, The Classical Tradition highlights the foundational role of ancient Greece and Rome in shaping Western intellectual history.
The Classical Tradition: Greek and Roman Influences on Western Literature.
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