| Victorian Culture and Classical Antiquity: Art, Opera, Fiction, and the Proclamation of Modernity Subjects: Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th century; Great Britain -- Civilization -- 19th century; English literature -- 19th century -- Classical influences; Art Victorian -- Great Britain; Art British -- Classical influences; Opera -- Classical influe; How did the Victorians engage with the ancient world? Victorian Culture and Classical Antiquity is a brilliant exploration of how the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome influenced Victorian culture. Through Victorian art, opera, and novels, Simon Goldhill examines how sexuality and desire, the politics of culture, and the role of religion in society were considered and debated through the Victorian obsession with antiquity. Simon Goldhill is professor of Greek literature and culture and fellow and director of Studies in Classics at King's College, University of Cambridge. His many books include Love, Sex, and Tragedy: How the Ancient World Shapes Our Lives . |