古代中国的艺术与神话同政治有着不解之缘。我们已经相当习惯于把政治看做当代中国社会中的一个决定因素，然而，认识到它对古代中国也具有同样重要性的人却并不多。这本书的目的，就是要将得之于考古学的，以及文学和艺术的材料与观点结合起来，对此作一番论证。《美术、神话与祭祀》提供一个基本的视界，从性质与结构两个方面对具有强烈政治色彩的古代中国文明进行观察；同时力求证明：如果我们能跨出传统的专业局限，这对于古代文明，至少对古代中国文明的研究会大有裨益。这是这部专著的双重目的。

There are a surprising number of stories from antiquity about people who fall in love with statues or paintings, and about lovers who use such visual representations as substitutes for an absent beloved. In a charmingly conversational, witty meditation on this literary theme, Maurizio Bettini moves into a wide-ranging consideration of the relationship between self and image, the nature of love in the ancient world, the role of representation in culture, and more. Drawing on historical events and cultural practices as well as literary works, "The Portrait of the Lover" is a lucid excursion into the anthropology of the image.The majority of the stories and poems Bettini examines come from Greek and Roman classical antiquity, but he reaches as far as Petrarch, Da Ponte, and Poe. The stories themselves--ranging from the impassioned to the bizarre, and from the sublime to the hilarious--serve as touchstones for Bettini's evocative explorations of the role of representation in literature and in culture. Although he begins with a consideration of lovers' portraits, Bettini soon broadens his concerns to include the role of shadows, dreams, commemorative statues, statues brought to life, and vengeful statues--in short, an entire range of images that take on a life of their own.The chapters shift skillfully from one theme to another, touching on the nature of desire, loss, memory, and death. Bettini brings to the discussion of these tales not only a broad learning about cultures but also a delighted sense of wonder and admiration for the evocative power and endless variety of the stories themselves.

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"In a single book, the central questions of 3000 years of myth tradition are discussed or at least touched. It enables the reader to get a thoughtful overview of a very complex field, and that is exactly what a companion should do... everyone interested in Greek myth will estimate this companion as a useful and inspiring departing point for getting deeper into the subject." -Bryn Mawr Classical Review
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A unique resource, 'The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology' is essential reading for understanding not only Greek myth, but also its enormous impact on art, architecture, literature, politics and philosophy across the ages. More than a compendium of isolated facts, 'The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology' is thoughtfully composed by a team of international experts who highlight important themes in three sections. The first part examines oral and written Greek mythology and the uses of these myths from the epic poetry of the eighth century BC to the mythographic catalogs of the early centuries AD. The second section looks at the relationship between ancient Greek myth and Greek culture and investigates the Roman appropriation of the Greek mythic tradition. Section three follows the reception of Greek myth from the Middle Ages to modernity, taking in such factors as feminist scholarship, cinema and literature. Important for its reach and breadth, its integrated approach and its up-to-date treatment, 'The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology' is fundamental for anyone seeking a broader understanding of the myths and their influence on western tradition.

Myths inspired Greek and Roman artists to rise to the challenge of conveying flowing narratives in static form. This book describes the different ways painters, sculptors and other artists explored and exploited the dense forest of myth. It explains how formulas were devised for certain stories; how these could be adapted, developed and even transferred to other contexts; how one myth could be distinguished from another - or confused with it; how myths related to daily life or political propaganda; and the influence of evolving tastes. Written in a lively and accessible style, fully illustrated with examples drawn from a wide range of media, Images of Myths in Classical Antiquity provides fresh and stimulating insights into the representation of myths in Greek and Roman art.

本书事图宾根学派关于柏拉图对话录释义的综述之作。斯勒扎克以阅读柏拉图作品的“乐趣”为起点，重新评估了柏拉图研究领域内神话、反讽、匿名、暗示等人们论题，集中展示了“书写批判”、“对逻各斯的帮助”、“空略段落”等把我柏拉图对话录的新理念。

柏拉图作品的篇名译法既需要统一，也需要重拟。在本编中，我有意尝试一些我们认为更为恰切的译法——比如，《法义》而非《法篇》，《王制》而非《国家篇》或《理想国》。这些译法并非不可争议，相反，恰恰为了激发争议。
要搞清楚柏拉图说的是什么，必须首先从他如何说入手。如何说与说的什么没法分开。柏拉图的作品大多是戏剧，要么是演示式的，要么是叙述式的。惟有把柏拉图的作品重演示或叙述一次，才能接近柏拉图所要说的——换言之，惟有以柏拉图的方式才有可能理解柏拉图。
这里辑在一起的三篇论述，都是以复述柏拉图《王制》的方式来阐释《王制》，作者也都是有代表性的人物。
目录：
编者说明
克吕格《王制》要义
一 《王制》所关注的问题
二 《王制》的结构和情节线索
三 全书主题与结构对观
四 探究理想政制时的玩笑和严肃
五 政治、哲学、教育
六 为什么回到“诗”？
弗里德兰德《王制》章句
一 《忒拉绪马霍斯》
二 《忒拉绪马霍斯》的插入：充满敌意的反对力量
三 格劳孔和阿德曼托斯的发言：反对力量的新表述
四 国家共同体的起源
五 护卫者的教育
六 结束——临时的——城邦建造
七 寻找正义
八 二波浪头
九 《王制》的核心定律及其证明
十 哲人的教育以及哲人融入国家整体的教育
十一 败坏
十二 最后的攀登
十三 作品的神话线索
十四 柏拉图的理想国的存在方式
沃格林《王制》义证
一 《王制》的结构
二 向上的路和向下的路
三 反抗腐败的社会
四 建立秩序
五 秩序的瓦解
六 尾声