A Commentary On Book 4 Of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica (mnemosyne, "supplements")
by Paul Murgatroyd /
2009 / English / PDF
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This volume consists of an introduction, the text of book 4 of
Valerius Flaccus'
This volume consists of an introduction, the text of book 4 of
Valerius Flaccus'Argonautica
Argonautica, commentary, bibliography and
index. However, it is not a standard philological commentary.
Although it contains textual criticism (but only where meaning and
appreciation are substantially affected) and explanation of sense
and references (a vital basis for critical analysis), above all
there is literary appreciation of Valerius' fourth book, which
should help to bring about a revaluation of this largely neglected
and sadly underestimated author. The book alerts readers to
important aspects of Valerius' highly intellectual poetry, such as
wit, humor, elegance, point, subtlety, narrative skill, and
creative engagement with forerunners, especially Apollonius of
Rhodes and Virgil.
, commentary, bibliography and
index. However, it is not a standard philological commentary.
Although it contains textual criticism (but only where meaning and
appreciation are substantially affected) and explanation of sense
and references (a vital basis for critical analysis), above all
there is literary appreciation of Valerius' fourth book, which
should help to bring about a revaluation of this largely neglected
and sadly underestimated author. The book alerts readers to
important aspects of Valerius' highly intellectual poetry, such as
wit, humor, elegance, point, subtlety, narrative skill, and
creative engagement with forerunners, especially Apollonius of
Rhodes and Virgil.