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1 Απρ 2014 · This essay explores the intersections between ancient and modern notions of ecphrasis (defined by Imperial Greek rhetoricians as “a descriptive speech” that “brings the subject shown before the eyes with visual vividness”).
12 Μαρ 2013 · First and foremost are the qualities of enargeia (vividness), sapheneia (clarity), and phantasia (mental image), which, taken together, aim to turn listeners (or readers) into viewers and to evoke an emotional response through an appeal to the immediacy of an imagined presence.
Article expanded to include a detailed survey of “ekphrasis” in Greek literature. Bibliography updated to incorporate recent scholarship. Ekphrasis refers to the literary and rhetorical trope of summoning up—through words—an impression of a visual stimulus, object, or scene.
1 Απρ 2013 · By presenting Donne’s ekphrasis as evolving from descriptive to performative, this essay indicates the need to further investigate early modern poetry, by means of interdisciplinary tools, for ...
4 Ιαν 2024 · Studying Ancient Greece provides a fascinating insight into the roots of our modern society. If you're looking for essay topics on this captivating subject, here are 100 Ancient Greece essay ideas and examples to inspire you: The impact of Ancient Greek philosophy on modern thought.
In Part One I explore the major genres of ancient Greek literature: epic, history, drama, satire, lyric, and philosophy. I will profile some of the key issues and authors of each period, characterize the literature of each period, and sprinkle quotes through the whole. The book is meant to be useful for
Schemes (from the Greek schēma, 'form or shape') are figures of speech that change the ordinary or expected pattern of words. For example, the phrase, "John, my best friend" uses the scheme known as apposition.
