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Statius, poet between Rome and Naples / Carole Elizabeth Newlands.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Newlands, Carole Elizabeth, author.
- Series:
- Classical literature and society.
- Classical literature and society
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Art appreciation.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (214 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bristol Classical Press, 2012.
- Summary:
- "This book examines the poetry of Statius (c. 40-96 AD), in relation to significant social and cultural issues of his day, in particular shifting attitudes to Hellenism, gender and Roman imperialism. It also discusses the reception of Statius' poetry in the Middle Ages, when his reputation was at its zenith. Medieval interpretations of Statius' epics suggest that their popularity rested in part on the prominence they give to female action and the female voice, thus suggesting new expressive and generic possibilities."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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