The Fall of Cities in the Mediterranean. Commemoration in Literature, Folk-Song, and Liturgy, Paperback/***

Intended for cultural historians and literary scholars, this volume offers new insights into the trope of the fallen city in folk-song and a variety of literary genres. The scope is expanded beyond arguing for a continuous Mediterranean tradition, allowing for the exploration of the repurposing of city lament themes. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Illustration(s): Worked examples or Exercises; 1 Maps Number of pages: 295 Publication date: 2021 Dimensions: 151 x 228 x 19 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): Ann (University of Rhode Island) Suter