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The Versatile Needle: Hosidius Geta's Cento Medea and Its Tradition
Contributor(s): Rondholz, Anke (Author)

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 ISBN: 3110283816     ISBN-13: 9783110283815
Publisher: de Gruyter
OUR PRICE: $158.64  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
- Poetry | Ancient & Classical
- History | World - General
Dewey: 871.01
LCCN: 2012019619
Age Level: 22
Grade Level: 17
Series: Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (0.96 lbs) 182 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
 
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Publisher Description:
Thecento-tragedy Medea usually attributed to Hosidius Geta was transmitted in the Codex Salmasianus (now Codex Parisinus 10318). This is a comprehensive study and reevaluation of the text against the background of the ancient cento tradition, also providing a new English translation. After developing a new definition of the ancient conception of the cento in general, Geta's cento technique and his use of the Vergilian text as well as his relation to theGreek and Roman models for his Medea are examined. Itis shown that his play is innovative and sophisticated inboth technique and content.
 
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