A Commentary on Quintus of Smyrna, Posthomerica 13

A Commentary on Quintus of Smyrna, Posthomerica 13

Author: Renker, Stephan

Publisher: University of Bamberg Press

Published: 2020-09-03

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 3863097394

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The Posthomerica by Quintus of Smyrna, a Greek epic in fourteen books from the 3rd century AD, recounts the story of the Trojan War by covering the events between Hector?s burial and the departure of the Greeks after the destruction of the city. In book 13, we read about the sack of Troy, including famous episodes such as the death of Priam and Astyanax, the enslavement of Andromache, the escape of Aeneas, and the rape of Cassandra.0Stephan Renker offers the first full-scale commentary on Posthomerica 13. He introduces each episode with a discussion of the relevant literary tradition and Quintus' potential models. The following line-by-line commentary yields insights into aspects of language, literary technique, realia, and the main issues of interpretation. Thus, the reader is provided with an important tool for further investigations into this fascinating, yet understudied piece of Imperial Greek poetry.


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Download or read book A Commentary on Quintus of Smyrna, Posthomerica 13 written by Renker, Stephan and published by University of Bamberg Press. This book was released on 2020-09-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Posthomerica by Quintus of Smyrna, a Greek epic in fourteen books from the 3rd century AD, recounts the story of the Trojan War by covering the events between Hector?s burial and the departure of the Greeks after the destruction of the city. In book 13, we read about the sack of Troy, including famous episodes such as the death of Priam and Astyanax, the enslavement of Andromache, the escape of Aeneas, and the rape of Cassandra.0Stephan Renker offers the first full-scale commentary on Posthomerica 13. He introduces each episode with a discussion of the relevant literary tradition and Quintus' potential models. The following line-by-line commentary yields insights into aspects of language, literary technique, realia, and the main issues of interpretation. Thus, the reader is provided with an important tool for further investigations into this fascinating, yet understudied piece of Imperial Greek poetry.

A Commentary on Quintus Smyrnaeus Posthomerica XII

A Commentary on Quintus Smyrnaeus Posthomerica XII

Author: Campbell

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-07-17

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9004327908

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A Commentary on Quintus of Smyrna, Posthomerica V

A Commentary on Quintus of Smyrna, Posthomerica V

Author: Alan James

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 9004351116

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The Posthomerica of Quintus of Smyrna is the only surviving Greek epic that gives a full narrative of the Trojan War between the Iliad and the Odyssey. Book V covers the contest between Ajax and Odysseus over the armour of Achilles, leading to Ajax' madness, suicide and funeral. The book gives balanced treatment to matters of text, language, literary qualities and sources. An introduction discusses the poem's main features. The commentary is punctuated by introductions to sections. There are indexes of subjects, ancient and mediaeval literature and Greek words. The work's major areas of interest are: influence of the Homeric epics, Quintus' use of later sources, the Trojan War in Greek and Latin literature, and Greek cultural history under the Roman Empire. This is the first full-length commentary on the book.


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Download or read book A Commentary on Quintus of Smyrna, Posthomerica V written by Alan James and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Posthomerica of Quintus of Smyrna is the only surviving Greek epic that gives a full narrative of the Trojan War between the Iliad and the Odyssey. Book V covers the contest between Ajax and Odysseus over the armour of Achilles, leading to Ajax' madness, suicide and funeral. The book gives balanced treatment to matters of text, language, literary qualities and sources. An introduction discusses the poem's main features. The commentary is punctuated by introductions to sections. There are indexes of subjects, ancient and mediaeval literature and Greek words. The work's major areas of interest are: influence of the Homeric epics, Quintus' use of later sources, the Trojan War in Greek and Latin literature, and Greek cultural history under the Roman Empire. This is the first full-length commentary on the book.

The Trojan Epic

The Trojan Epic

Author: Quintus of Smyrna

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2007-03

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 9780801886355

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Brilliantly revitalized by James, the Trojan Epic will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in Greek mythology and the legend of Troy.


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Download or read book The Trojan Epic written by Quintus of Smyrna and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brilliantly revitalized by James, the Trojan Epic will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in Greek mythology and the legend of Troy.

Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica

Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica

Author: Calum A. Maciver

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9004230211

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Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica (3rd century C.E.), the 14 book Greek epic on the Trojan War, is a text which has traditionally been overlooked in the main canon of Classical authors, and in fact until only recently has been largely ignored as a literary work. This book, the first monograph in English on the poem since 1904, examines the Posthomerica’s close relationship with the Homeric epics, with a focus on the originality and Late Antique interpretative bias of Quintus in his readings and emulation of Homer. The study deals specifically with three separate aspects of poetics, and their Homeric intertextuality: ecphrasis, gnomai, and similes, and their role within the poem’s narrative strategies, themes, and aims.


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Download or read book Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica written by Calum A. Maciver and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica (3rd century C.E.), the 14 book Greek epic on the Trojan War, is a text which has traditionally been overlooked in the main canon of Classical authors, and in fact until only recently has been largely ignored as a literary work. This book, the first monograph in English on the poem since 1904, examines the Posthomerica’s close relationship with the Homeric epics, with a focus on the originality and Late Antique interpretative bias of Quintus in his readings and emulation of Homer. The study deals specifically with three separate aspects of poetics, and their Homeric intertextuality: ecphrasis, gnomai, and similes, and their role within the poem’s narrative strategies, themes, and aims.

Quintus of Smyrna’s Posthomerica

Quintus of Smyrna’s Posthomerica

Author: Tine Scheijnen

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 9004380973

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In Quintus of Smyrna’s Posthomerica. A Study of Heroic Characterization and Heroism, Tine Scheijnen offers a thorough introduction to a late antique Greek epic poem notable for its critical Homer reception and creative (re)construction of Trojan War heroes and heroism.


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Download or read book Quintus of Smyrna’s Posthomerica written by Tine Scheijnen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Quintus of Smyrna’s Posthomerica. A Study of Heroic Characterization and Heroism, Tine Scheijnen offers a thorough introduction to a late antique Greek epic poem notable for its critical Homer reception and creative (re)construction of Trojan War heroes and heroism.

Speech in Ancient Greek Literature

Speech in Ancient Greek Literature

Author: Mathieu de Bakker

Publisher: Mnemosyne, Supplements

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 9789004498808

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"Speech in Ancient Greek Literature is the fifth volume in the series Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative. There is hardly any Greek narrative text without speech, which need not surprise in the literature of a culture which loved theatre and also invented the art of rhetoric. This book offers a full discussion of the types of speech, the modes of speech and their effective alternation, and the functions of speech from Homer to Heliodorus, including the Gospels. For the first time speech-introductions and 'speech in speech' are discussed across all genres. All chapters also pay attention to moments when characters do not speak"--


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Download or read book Speech in Ancient Greek Literature written by Mathieu de Bakker and published by Mnemosyne, Supplements. This book was released on 2021 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Speech in Ancient Greek Literature is the fifth volume in the series Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative. There is hardly any Greek narrative text without speech, which need not surprise in the literature of a culture which loved theatre and also invented the art of rhetoric. This book offers a full discussion of the types of speech, the modes of speech and their effective alternation, and the functions of speech from Homer to Heliodorus, including the Gospels. For the first time speech-introductions and 'speech in speech' are discussed across all genres. All chapters also pay attention to moments when characters do not speak"--

Studies in Colluthus' Abduction of Helen

Studies in Colluthus' Abduction of Helen

Author: Cosetta Cadau

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9004289593

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This first monograph in English on Colluthus situates this late antique author within his cultural context and offers a new appraisal of his hexameter poem The Abduction of Helen, the end-point of the pagan Greek epic tradition, which was composed in the Christianised Egyptian Thebaid. The book evaluates the poem’s connections with long-established and contemporary literary and artistic genres and with Neoplatonic philosophy, and analyzes the poet’s re-negotiation of traditional material to suit the expectations of a late fifth-century AD audience. It explores Colluthus' interpretation of the contemporary fascination with visuality, identifies new connections between Colluthus and Claudian, and shows how the author’s engagement with the poetry of Nonnus goes much further than previously shown.


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Download or read book Studies in Colluthus' Abduction of Helen written by Cosetta Cadau and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first monograph in English on Colluthus situates this late antique author within his cultural context and offers a new appraisal of his hexameter poem The Abduction of Helen, the end-point of the pagan Greek epic tradition, which was composed in the Christianised Egyptian Thebaid. The book evaluates the poem’s connections with long-established and contemporary literary and artistic genres and with Neoplatonic philosophy, and analyzes the poet’s re-negotiation of traditional material to suit the expectations of a late fifth-century AD audience. It explores Colluthus' interpretation of the contemporary fascination with visuality, identifies new connections between Colluthus and Claudian, and shows how the author’s engagement with the poetry of Nonnus goes much further than previously shown.

Quintus Smyrnaeus

Quintus Smyrnaeus

Author: Manuel Baumbach

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 9783110195774

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Millennium transcends boundaries - between epochs and regions, and between disciplines. Like the Millennium-Jahrbuch, the journal Millennium-Studien pursues an international, interdisciplinary approach that cuts across historical eras. Composed of scholars from various disciplines, the editorial and advisory boards welcome submissions from a range of fields, including history, literary studies, art history, theology, and philosophy. Millennium-Studien also accepts manuscripts on Latin, Greek, and Oriental cultures. In addition to offering a forum for monographs and edited collections on diverse topics, Millennium-Studien publishes commentaries and editions. The journal primary accepts publications in German and English, but also considers submissions in French, Italian, and Spanish. If you want to submit a manuscript please send it to the editor from the most relevant discipline: Wolfram Brandes, Frankfurt (Byzantine Studies and Early Middle Ages): [email protected] Peter von M llendorff, Gie en (Greek language and literature): [email protected] Dennis Pausch, Dresden (Latin language and literature): [email protected] Rene Pfeilschifter, W rzburg (Ancient History): [email protected] Karla Pollmann, Bristol (Early Christianity and Patristics): [email protected] All manuscript submissions will be reviewed by the editor and one outside specialist (single-blind peer review).


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Download or read book Quintus Smyrnaeus written by Manuel Baumbach and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2007 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millennium transcends boundaries - between epochs and regions, and between disciplines. Like the Millennium-Jahrbuch, the journal Millennium-Studien pursues an international, interdisciplinary approach that cuts across historical eras. Composed of scholars from various disciplines, the editorial and advisory boards welcome submissions from a range of fields, including history, literary studies, art history, theology, and philosophy. Millennium-Studien also accepts manuscripts on Latin, Greek, and Oriental cultures. In addition to offering a forum for monographs and edited collections on diverse topics, Millennium-Studien publishes commentaries and editions. The journal primary accepts publications in German and English, but also considers submissions in French, Italian, and Spanish. If you want to submit a manuscript please send it to the editor from the most relevant discipline: Wolfram Brandes, Frankfurt (Byzantine Studies and Early Middle Ages): [email protected] Peter von M llendorff, Gie en (Greek language and literature): [email protected] Dennis Pausch, Dresden (Latin language and literature): [email protected] Rene Pfeilschifter, W rzburg (Ancient History): [email protected] Karla Pollmann, Bristol (Early Christianity and Patristics): [email protected] All manuscript submissions will be reviewed by the editor and one outside specialist (single-blind peer review).

Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica

Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica

Author: Calum A. Maciver

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 9004230203

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This book, the first monograph in English on Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica in over a century, offers a comprehensive study of the poem's poetics and narrative, with a specific focus on the interaction between its Homeric intertextuality and Late Antique influences.


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Download or read book Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica written by Calum A. Maciver and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, the first monograph in English on Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica in over a century, offers a comprehensive study of the poem's poetics and narrative, with a specific focus on the interaction between its Homeric intertextuality and Late Antique influences.