Statius, Poet Between Rome and Naples (Classical Literature and Society) - Softcover

Newlands, Carole E.

 
9781780932132: Statius, Poet Between Rome and Naples (Classical Literature and Society)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1780932138 ISBN 13: 9781780932132
Publisher: Bristol Classical Press, 2012

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

<B>Carole E. Newlands </B>is Professor of Classics at the University of Colorado Boulder, USA.

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Publisher
Bristol Classical Press
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1780932138
ISBN 13 
9781780932132
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
224