Definitions and histories of essential terms and historical tools, such as alphabet, hubris, epic, and the Rosetta Stone .
The encyclopedia contains more than that move beyond just "belles lettres" (poetry and fiction) to include the broader ancient definition of literature, such as philosophy, legal codes, and scientific treatises.
In-depth looks at the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Key Features and Content Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature (Facts on Fi...
Detailed biographies of major figures like Homer, Sappho, Sophocles, Virgil, Confucius, and Aristotle .
Coverage of Babylonian, Persian, and Egyptian texts, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Egyptian Book of the Dead . Definitions and histories of essential terms and historical
Exploration of Sanskrit traditions, including the Rig-Veda and the Ramayana .
Specific, often book-by-book discussions of monumental texts such as the Aeneid , the Iliad , and the Teachings of Buddha . Key Features and Content Detailed biographies of major
Strong representation of religious and apocalyptic literature from various traditions. Educational Value