| Statius, Poet Between Rome and Naples Contributor(s): Newlands, Carole E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1780932138 ISBN-13: 9781780932132 Publisher: Bristol Classical Press OUR PRICE: $47.47 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | African - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
| Dewey: 871.01 |
| Series: Classical Literature and Society |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |