Povijest svjetske književnosti 2

The second volume of History of World Literature, edited by Vladimir Vratović, brings together contributions covering the central literatures of the Mediterranean and European cultural circles. Milivoj Širol and Damir Salopek present the history of Greek literature, from the Homeric epics, through Athenian drama and philosophy, to the Hellenistic period. Vratović examines Roman literature, showing its development from early Latin writers to the mature classical era, with an emphasis on epic, rhetoric, and historical-philosophical discourse. Radoslav Katičić provides an overview of Byzantine literature, in which Christian theology, Hellenistic tradition, and specific genres of the eastern Mediterranean intertwine. Stjepan Hras analyzes medieval Latin literature, a period marked by theological works, scholastic thought, and the transmission of ancient heritage. In two contributions, Ratimir Mardešić presents modern Latin literature, which, although suppressed by national languages, remains important in the educational, scientific and humanistic context, and modern Greek literature, in which new forms of national identity and literary expression are developing after the Ottoman period. Ahmet Kelmendi presents Albanian literature, with an emphasis on early folklore, the formation of written genres and modern literary development. The volume provides a comprehensive insight into the continuities and transitions between the literatures that shaped European culture, emphasizing their mutual influences and historical significance.