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Exploring the hymns, mimes, and erotic poems of Theocritus, this book analyzes how the poet revitalizes earlier Greek traditions while adapting to the evolving landscape of third-century BC poetry. Recent papyri discoveries enhance our comprehension of Theocritus's engagement with archaic works, leading to fresh interpretations that promise to reshape our understanding of Hellenistic poetry. The readings presented offer a significant shift in perspective, highlighting the innovative techniques employed by Theocritus in his craft.

Focusing on the high poetry of Ptolemaic Alexandria and later narrative literature, this collection of essays by Richard Hunter explores the evolution of Greek literature post-Alexander. It delves into various genres, including comedy and ancient literary criticism, while examining themes such as the recreation of the past, poetic allusion, and the moral purposes of literature. Hunter presents a dynamic view of literature that embraces experimentation and interaction with both historical and contemporary influences, rather than being constrained by them.

Focusing on the profound impact of Homer, this book delves into how his works have shaped literature and culture throughout history. It examines his lasting legacy and the ways in which his themes, characters, and storytelling techniques have influenced countless writers and artists across generations. Through a detailed analysis, the book highlights Homer's significance as a foundational figure in the literary canon.

Focusing on the Roman response to Greek poetry from the last three pre-Christian centuries, this book delves into critical readings that reveal the complexity of Hellenistic poetry. It highlights the significance of Callimachus and his contemporaries while examining the unique contributions of Roman poets like Catullus, Virgil, and Horace. The studies explore themes such as poets' perspectives on their work, the symbolism of Dionysus/Bacchus, and the transformation of Greek bucolic into Latin pastoral, offering a richer understanding of these literary figures.

Are you exposing your business to IT risk, and leaving profit opportunities on the table? You might be if you are managing your IT risk using more traditional approaches. IT Risk , a new book based on research conducted by MIT s Center for Information Systems Research and Gartner, Inc., helps companies focus on the most pressing risks and leverage the upside that comes with vigilance.Traditionally, managers have grouped technology risk and funding into silos. IT Risk outlines a new model for integrated risk management, which identifies three core areas you can develop to eliminate the problems that silo strategies create. The authors also offer specific ways to make the most of your new found advantage. And because IT risk is the responsibility of all senior executives not just CIOs this book describes the tools and practices in language that general managers can understand and use.Named a top-ten managerial book of 2007 by CIO Insight magazine.

If you're a general manager or CFO, do you feel you're spending too much on IT or wishing you could get better returns from your IT investments? If so, it's time to examine what's behind this IT-as-cost mind-set. In The Real Business of IT, Richard Hunter and George Westerman reveal that the cost mind-set stems from IT leaders' inability to communicate about the business value they create-so CIOs get stuck discussing budgets rather than their contributions to the organization. The authors explain how IT leaders can combat this mind-set by first using information technology to generate three forms of value important to leaders throughout the organization: -Value for money when your IT department operates efficiently and effectively -An investment in business performance evidenced when IT helps divisions, units, and departments boost profitability -Personal value of CIOs as leaders whose contributions to their enterprise go well beyond their area of specialization The authors show how to communicate about these forms of value with non-IT leaders-so they understand how your firm is benefiting and see IT as the strategic powerhouse it truly is.

The future of computing-the future of businessRapid technological innovation is moving us towards a world of ubiquitous computing-a world in which we are surrounded by smart machines that are always on, always aware, and always monitoring us. These developments will create a world virtually without secrets in which information is widely available and analyzable worldwide. This environment will certainly affect business, government, and the individual alike, dramatically affecting the way organizations and individuals interact. This book explores the implications of the coming world and suggests and explores policy options that can protect individuals and organizations from exploitation and safeguard the implicit contract between employees, businesses, and society itself. World Without Secrets casts an unflinching eye on a future we may not necessarily desire, but will experience.

The book is a classical and rare work that has played a significant role throughout human history. Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The entire text has been reformatted and retyped, resulting in a clear and readable presentation, distinct from scanned copies of the original. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining access to essential literary works.

Focusing on ancient literature from Homer to late antiquity, this collection of essays by Richard Hunter highlights the critical and historical engagement with texts throughout history. It examines not only the original contexts of these works but also their later interpretations and cultural significance. The essays illustrate a continuous tradition of literary analysis, tracing the evolution of thought from classical Athens through to the Second Sophistic period.

This volume is a collection of fifteen papers written by a team of international experts in the field of Hellenistic literature. In an attempt to reassess methods such as the detection of intertextual allusions or the general notion of neoteric poetics, the authors combine current critical trends (narratology, genre-theory, aesthetics, cultural studies) with a close reading of Hellenistic texts. Contributions address a wealth of topics in a variety of texts which include not only poems by the major Alexandrians but also prose works, epigrams, epigraphic material and scholia. Perspectives range from linguistic analysis to interdisciplinary studies, whereas post-classical literature is also seen against the background of the cultural and ideological contexts of the era. Besides reviewing preconceptions of Hellenistic scholarship, this volume aims at providing fresh insights into Hellenistic literature and aesthetics.