A commentary on Book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica
By: by Paul Murgatroyd.
Series: Mnemosyne supplements : monographs on Greek and Roman language and literature -- 133
Publisher: Brill
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng; lat
Number of pages: 363
ISBN-13: 9789004175617
Subjects: Valerius Flaccus, Gaius, -- 1st cent; Argonauts (Greek mythology) in literature; Epic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism; Jason (Greek mythology) in literature; Medea (Greek mythology) in literature
Description: "This volume consists of an introduction, the text of book 4 of Valerius Flaccus' 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"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.