The versatile needle : Hosidius Geta's cento "Medea" and its tradition / by Anke Rondholz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rondholz, Anke.

Series:

Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes

Trends in classics. Supplementary volumes, 1868-4785 ; v. 15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latin literature--History and criticism.

Latin literature.

Hosidius Geta. Medea.

Hosidius Geta.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin : De Gruyter, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The cento-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 the Greek and Roman models for his Medea are examined. It is shown that his play is innovative and sophisticated in both technique and content.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Prolegomena

Chapter 1. Origin and Development of the Cento

Chapter 2. What is a Cento?

Chapter 3. Hosidius Geta, Medea: an Introduction

Chapter 4. Hosidius Geta’s Medea: Form and Technique

Chapter 5. The Relationship Between Cento and Primary Text

Chapter 6. Hosidius Geta’s Place in the Medea Tradition

Bibliography

General Index

Index of Vergilian Lines Used in the Cento

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786613940612

9781283628167

1283628163

9783110283860

3110283867

OCLC:

812251490