Lykophron
Lykophron: Alexandra (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198863342
- author:
- Lykophron
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13.1 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Alexandra, traditionally attributed to the early third-century BCE tragedian Lykophron, is a powerful and ingeniously constructed Greek poem. Written around 190 BCE, it explores the aftermath of Troy's fall through the eyes of its prophetic heroine.
Through the voice of Alexandra, also known as Kassandra, this poem weaves together elements of tragedy, epic, and history to narrate Mediterranean foundation myths. With a bitterly disillusioned female perspective, Alexandra foresees disastrous returns for all the Greek 'heroes' and prophecies of Roman rule over land and sea.
This masterpiece is a unique blend of genres, offering a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and historical context of ancient Greece and Rome.
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