A commentary on Book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica / by Paul Murgatroyd.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Murgatroyd, Paul.

Series:

Mnemosyne, Supplements 311.

Mnemosyne supplements : monographs on Greek and Roman language and literature ; 133

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jason (Mythological character).

Jason.

Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character).

Medea.

Valerius Flaccus, Gaius, active 1st century. Argonautica--Book 4.

Valerius Flaccus, Gaius.

Argonauts (Greek mythology) in literature.

Epic poetry, Latin--History and criticism.

Epic poetry, Latin.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (376 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Preliminary Material / P. Murgatroyd

Introduction / P. Murgatroyd

Select Bibliography / P. Murgatroyd

Argonauticon Liber Quartus / P. Murgatroyd

Commentary / P. Murgatroyd

Index / P. Murgatroyd.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [5]-8) and index.

ISBN:

9786612401213

9781282401211

1282401211

9789047429050

9047429052

OCLC:

570375520

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004175617.i-366 DOI