A commentary on Book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica [[electronic resource] /] / by Paul Murgatroyd

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910454810103321
• Autore: Murgatroyd Paul
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2009
• ISBN: 1-282-40121-1; 9786612401213; 90-474-2905-2
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (376 p.)
• Collana: Mnemosyne supplements : monographs on Greek and Roman language and literature ; ; 133
• Disciplina: 873/.01
• Soggetti: Argonauts (Greek mythology) in literature; Epic poetry, Latin - History and criticism; Jason (Greek mythology) in literature; Medea (Greek mythology) in literature; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [5]-8) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preliminary Material / P. Murgatroyd -- Introduction / P. Murgatroyd -- Select Bibliography / P. Murgatroyd -- Argonauticon Liber Quartus / P. Murgatroyd -- Commentary / P. Murgatroyd -- Index / P. Murgatroyd.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.