Levitan, William
Tales of Dionysus: The Dionysiaca of Nonnus of Panopolis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780472038961
- author:
- Levitan, William
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The University of Michigan Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 816
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (1.25 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dionysiaca of Nonnus of Panopolis is a monumental work of ancient Greek literature, a mythological epic of unparalleled scope and complexity. Spanning over 20,000 lines, it is the longest surviving poem from the classical world, written in the tradition of Homer and invoking his ancient Muses. This English verse translation brings together forty-two translators from diverse backgrounds, each contributing their unique style and approach to the poem. The result is a rich tapestry of classical literary types, including tragedy, elegy, didactic, panegyric, pastoral idyll, and the novel, all woven together to create a vast and intricate narrative. Tales of Dionysus offers a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities of classical translation in the contemporary world, showcasing the multiple paths that can be taken to interpret and render this extraordinary poem.
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