Download or read book Classical Literature written by William Allan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Allan's Very Short Introduction provides a concise and lively guide to the major authors, genres, and periods of classical literature. Drawing upon a wealth of material, he reveals just what makes the 'classics' such masterpieces and why they continue to influence and fascinate today.