J. H. Mozley
Argonautica
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674993167
- author:
- J. H. Mozley
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 482
- Dimensions:
- 12.1 x 2.5 x 17.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Argonautica is a Roman epic poem by Valerius Flaccus, composed in a smooth and sometimes obscure style. Written around AD 70-90, it retells the quest for the golden fleece in eight books, drawing heavily from earlier sources such as Apollonius Rhodius. Valerius' poem shows a strong influence from Virgil's style, with much imitation of his language and thought. The epic is notable for its vivid descriptions of character and its exploration of the complex relationship between Medea and Jason. The long series of adventures and Roman allusions that make up the poem suggest a deeper purpose, one that involves paying tribute to the emperor Vespasian. This translation of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica offers a unique insight into the world of ancient Rome, with its intricate web of myth, history, and politics.
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