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Argonautica

Objektkategorie:
Elektronische Ressource
Person/Institution:
Valerius Flaccus Setinus Balbus, Gaius (0090)
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Mozley, John H.
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Bereitstellende Institution:
Forschungsbibliothek Gotha
Verlag:
Harvard University Press
Ort:
Cambridge, MA
Entstehungszeit:
1934
Sprache:
Englisch
Abstract:
Valerius Flaccus flourished c. 70-90 BCE and composed an incomplete epic Argonautica in eight books, on the quest for the golden fleece. Valerius effectively rehandles the story already told by Apollonius Rhodius, recalls Virgilian language and thought, displays learning, and alludes to contemporary Rome, Valerius Flaccus, Gaius, Latin poet who flourished in the period ca. 70-90 CE, composed in smooth and sometimes obscure style an incomplete epic Argonautica in eight books, on the Quest for the Golden Fleece. The poem is typical of his age, being a free re-handling of the story already told by Apollonius Rhodius, to whom he is superior in arrangement, vividness, and description of character. Valerius's poem shows much imitation of the language and thought of Virgil, and much learning. The chief interest of the epic lies in the relationship between Medea and Jason, especially the growth of Medea's love, where Valerius is at his best. The long series of adventures and various Roman allusions suggest that the poet meant to do honour to Vespasian (to whom the epic is dedicated) with special reference to that emperor's ships in waters around Britain
Objekttext:
Valerius Flaccus ; with an English translation by J.H. Mozley
Text in Latin with English translation on facing pages
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Text in Latin with English translation on facing pages

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