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
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: June 2009 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. Click for more in this series: Mnemosyne, Supplements |
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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Publisher Description: 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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