Statius, Publius Papinius

Thebaid: Bk. 1-7 (Loeb Classical Library)

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ISBN 13:
9780674012080
author:
Statius, Publius Papinius
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Loeb
language:
English
Publication Year:
2004
Pages:
480
Dimensions:
16.3 x 12.7 x 2.3 cm
Genre:
Poetry
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£27.45

Description

Thebaid, Books I-VII by Publius Papinius Statius A masterpiece of epic poetry, Thebaid recounts the struggle between the two sons of Oedipus for the kingship of Thebes. Written in the last decade of the first century, this stirring exploration of civil war showcases the passions and complexities of human conflict. Statius' work reflects his Greek literary education and the cultural milieu of the Bay of Naples, where he was raised. The political realities of Rome are also evident in the poem, with representations of authoritarian power and the drive for domination. This new edition of the two epics, translated by a highly skilled scholar, addresses puzzles in the text and provides essential information on mythological references. The Loeb Classical Library edition is complete in three volumes, featuring a survey of recent scholarship on Statius' epics by Kathleen M. Coleman.

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