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A Commentary on Book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica
Contributor(s): Murgatroyd, Paul (Author)

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ISBN: 900417561X     ISBN-13: 9789004175617
Publisher: Brill
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Published: June 2009
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Annotation: This volume consists of an introduction, the text of book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' "Argonautica," commentary, bibliography and index. However, it is not a standard philological commentary. Although it contains textual criticism (but only where meaning and appreciation are substantially affected) and explanation of sense and references (a vital basis for critical analysis), above all there is literary appreciation of Valerius' fourth book, which should help to bring about a revaluation of this largely neglected and sadly underestimated author. The book alerts readers to important aspects of Valerius' highly intellectual poetry, such as wit, humor, elegance, point, subtlety, narrative skill, and creative engagement with forerunners, especially Apollonius of Rhodes and Virgil.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
- Literary Criticism | Medieval
- History | Ancient - General
Dewey: 873.01
LCCN: 2009008452
Series: Mnemosyne, Supplements
Physical Information: 366 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
Features: Bibliography
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 254
 
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This volume consists of an introduction, the text of book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica, commentary, bibliography and index. However, it is not a standard philological commentary. Although it contains textual criticism (but only where meaning and appreciation are substantially affected) and explanation of sense and references (a vital basis for critical analysis), above all there is literary appreciation of Valerius' fourth book, which should help to bring about a revaluation of this largely neglected and sadly underestimated author. The book alerts readers to important aspects of Valerius' highly intellectual poetry, such as wit, humor, elegance, point, subtlety, narrative skill, and creative engagement with forerunners, especially Apollonius of Rhodes and Virgil.
 
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