(facts On Fi... | Encyclopedia Of Ancient Literature

Comprehensive entries on Chinese and Japanese literature.

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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 Comprehensive entries on Chinese and Japanese literature

Specific, often book-by-book discussions of monumental texts such as the Aeneid , the Iliad , and the Teachings of Buddha . Published in 2008, this 716-page volume provides an

Coverage of Babylonian, Persian, and Egyptian texts, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Egyptian Book of the Dead .

Strong representation of religious and apocalyptic literature from various traditions. Educational Value

In-depth looks at the Hebrew Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Key Features and Content