Statius, poet between Rome and Naples Carole E. 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

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

Contents:

Introduction

Misconceptions About Statius

Poetics of Boundaries

Statius Auctor

'The Double Grief of Jocasta'

Between Rome and Naples

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN:

9781472540171

1472540174

OCLC:

892340710