Akroterion-journal For The Classics In South Africa

Akroterion-journal For The Classics In South Africa is an academic journal focused on the classics, with the aim of exploring in depth the literature of the Greco-Roman period and its findings and influence in South Africa and related regions. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including classical literature translation, criticism, historical background analysis, and literary theory. By publishing high-quality scholarly articles and research, the journal strives to advance academic interest in and understanding of classical literature.

The journal focuses not only on the study of classical literature on a global scale, but also on how these classical works resonate and influence South Africa and its cultural context. As a multicultural country, South Africa's literary tradition has been influenced by various historical and cultural factors, and the position and role of classical literary works in it is worth exploring. Journal articles may explore how classical literature has been translated into the major languages of South Africa and how these translations reflect or alter the meaning and reception of the original. The journal also examines how classical works have influenced South African literature, particularly in terms of style, themes and narrative techniques.