Celebrity, Fame, and Infamy in the Hellenistic World
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| Author | : Riemer A. Faber |
| Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 2020-04-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781487505226 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1487505221 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Celebrity, Fame, and Infamy in the Hellenistic World by : Riemer A. Faber
Book excerpt: This book traces the roots of modern notions of celebrity, fame, and infamy back to the Hellenistic period of classical antiquity, when sensational personages like Cleopatra of Egypt and Alexander the Great became famous world-wide.
