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UNINA9910816100103321 |
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Autore |
Statius P. Papinius (Publius Papinius) |
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Titolo |
Thebaid : a song of Thebes / / Statius ; translated, with introductions, commentary, and a glossary by Jane Wilson Joyce |
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Ithaca, : Cornell University Press, 2008 |
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ISBN |
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0-8014-8285-2 |
0-8014-5932-X |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Collana |
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Masters of Latin literature |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) |
Epic poetry, Latin |
Polyneices (Greek mythology) |
Eteocles (Greek mythology) |
Thebes (Greece) Poetry |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- General Introduction -- THEBAID -- Book I -- Book II -- Book III -- Book IV -- Book V -- Book VI -- Book VII -- Book VIII -- Book IX -- Book X -- Book XI -- Book XII -- Commentary -- Glossary -- References. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The clarity of Joyce's translation highlights the poem's superb versification, sophisticated use of intertextuality, and bold formal experimentation and innovation. A substantial introduction and annotations make this epic accessible to students. |
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