Encyclopedia Of Ancient Literature (facts On Fi... Apr 2026

Comprehensive entries on Chinese and Japanese literature.

The Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature , part of the series, is a comprehensive A-to-Z reference work authored by James Wyatt Cook . Published in 2008, this 716-page volume provides an extensive overview of the writers, major works, and literary concepts that shaped global civilization from the "beginnings" of recorded history through approximately 500 CE. Scope and Cultural Coverage

Detailed biographies of major figures like Homer, Sappho, Sophocles, Virgil, Confucius, and Aristotle . Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature (Facts on Fi...

While the text maintains a strong focus on the foundational works of literature, it is notable for its inclusive, global perspective. It provides significant representation for a wide array of ancient cultures, including:

Exploration of Sanskrit traditions, including the Rig-Veda and the Ramayana . Comprehensive entries on Chinese and Japanese literature

Designed primarily for students (grade 10 and up) and general researchers, the entries are written to be rather than dense academic jargon. A key feature appreciated by educators is the inclusion of bibliographies at the end of most articles, which direct readers to the most recent and reliable English translations and secondary scholarship for further study.

Specific, often book-by-book discussions of monumental texts such as the Aeneid , the Iliad , and the Teachings of Buddha . Scope and Cultural Coverage Detailed biographies of major

Definitions and histories of essential terms and historical tools, such as alphabet, hubris, epic, and the Rosetta Stone .