The Thebaid
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Thebaid
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Author : Statius
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2011-03-15
Thebaid written by Statius and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-15 with Poetry categories.
The Thebaid, a Latin epic in twelve books by Statius (c. 45–96 C. E.) reexamines events following the abdication of Oedipus, focusing on the civil war between the brothers Eteocles, King of Thebes, and Polynices, who comes at the head of an army from Argos to claim his share of royal power. The poem is long—each of the twelve books comprises over eight hundred lines—and complex, and it exploits a broad range of literary works, both Greek and Latin. Severely curtailed though he was by the emperor Domitian and his Reign of Terror, Statius nevertheless created a meditation on autocratic rule that is still of political interest today. Popular in its own time and much admired in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance—most notably by Dante and Chaucer—the poem fell into obscurity and has, for readers of English, been poorly served by translators. Statius composed his poem in dactylic hexameters, the supreme verse form in antiquity. In his hands, this venerable line is flexible, capable of subtle emphases and dramatic shifts in tempo; it is an expressive, responsive medium. In this new and long-awaited translation the poet Jane Wilson Joyce employs a loose, six-beat line in her English translation, which allows her to reveal something of the original rhythm and of the interplay between sentence structure and verse framework. The clarity of Joyce's translation highlights the poem's superb versification, sophisticated use of intertextuality, and bold formal experimentation and innovation. A substantial introduction and annotations make this epic accessible to students of all levels.
The Thebaid
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Author : Publius Papinius Statius
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2007-01-10
The Thebaid written by Publius Papinius Statius and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
A classical epic of fratricide and war, the Thebaid retells the legendary conflict between the sons of Oedipus—Polynices and Eteocles—for control of the city of Thebes. The Latin poet Statius reworks a familiar story from Greek myth, dramatized long before by Aeschylus in his tragedy Seven against Thebes. Statius chose his subject well: the Rome of his day, ruled by the emperor Domitian, was not too distant from the civil wars that had threatened the survival of the empire. Published in 92 A.D., the Thebaid was an immediate success, and its fame grew in succeeding centuries. It reached its peak of popularity in the later Middle Ages and Renaissance, influencing Dante, Chaucer, and perhaps Shakespeare. In recent times, however, it has received perhaps less attention than it deserves, in large part because there has been no accessible, dynamic translation of the work into English. Charles Stanley Ross offers a compelling version of the Thebaid rendered into forceful, modern English. Casting Statius's Latin hexameter into a lively iambic pentameter more natural to the modern ear, Ross frees the work from the archaic formality that has marred previous translations. His translation reinvigorates the Thebaid as a whole: its meditative first half and its violent second half; its intimate portrayal of defeat and retribution, and the need to seek justice at any cost. In a wide-ranging introduction, Ross provides an overview of the poem: its composition, reception and legacy; its major themes and literary influences; and its place in Statius' life. And in a helpful series of notes, he offers background information on the major characters and incidents. -- Paolo Asso
The Thebaid Of Statius
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Author : Publius Papinius Statius
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1767
The Thebaid Of Statius written by Publius Papinius Statius and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1767 with Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) categories.
Statius And The Thebaid
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Author : Vessey
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2010-06-24
Statius And The Thebaid written by Vessey and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-24 with History categories.
Dr Vessey examines Thebaid as an elaborate and sustained allegory of the emotions - a study in the extremes of human behaviour.
Statius Thebaid Vii
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Author : J.J.L. Smolenaars
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2018-07-17
Statius Thebaid Vii written by J.J.L. Smolenaars and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-17 with Literary Criticism categories.
The epic poem the Thebaid by P. Papinius Statius, written about AD 80 to 92, deals with the fraternal strife between Oedipus' sons Eteocles and Polynices for the mastery of Thebes. Book VII describes the forced march of the Seven and their arrival at Thebes, Jocasta's vain attempt at mediation and Amphiaraus' spectacular katabasis. This book is the first which deals with Thebaid VII since Barth (1664) and Amar & Lemaire (1825-30). Apart from being a commentary in the philological sense, it examines in close detail the poet's mannered style and analyses the text as a system of intertextual references. In addition to Homer and Vergil, specific passages from Euripides, Lucan, Seneca and especially Valerius Flaccus were exploited by Statius to create his challenging imitation. The identification of these sources offers the key to interpret and evaluate the poet's artistic intentions. The Introduction discusses Statius' technique of multiple imitation. The information brought together has been made easily accessible by full indexes and an appendix listing the passages imitated by Statius.
Thebaid Books I Vii
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Author : Publius Papinius Statius
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2004
Thebaid Books I Vii written by Publius Papinius Statius and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Epic poetry, Latin categories.
The Thebaid Of Statius
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Author : Publius Papinius Statius
language : en
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Release Date : 2018-02-02
The Thebaid Of Statius written by Publius Papinius Statius and has been published by Sagwan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-02 with Drama categories.
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The Mythic Voice Of Statius
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Author : William J. Dominik
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 1994-10-01
The Mythic Voice Of Statius written by William J. Dominik and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-10-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
This is the first thematic study of Statius' Thebaid to be published in monograph form in English in the past twenty years. It examines in detail the thematic design and intent of the Thebaid and considers the question of its contemporary relevance. The book focuses on the central theme of power — how it is exercised on the supernatural and human levels and the consequences of its pursuit and abuse in terms of the human condition. An ensuing discussion explores the political undercurrents of the epic. This discussion is in four main parts: (1) 'Use and Abuse of Supernatural Power'; (2) 'Pursuit and Abuse of Monarchal Power'; (3) 'Consequences of the Abuse of Power'; and (4) 'Political Relevance to Contemporary Rome'. The views expressed represent a fundamental departure from previous studies and constitute a critical reassessment of the Thebaid. The provision of translations makes the book accessible to the Latinless reader.
The Thebaid Of Statius Translated Into English Verse With Notes And Observations And A Dissertation Upon The Whole By Way Of Preface The Translator S Dedication Signed Will Lillington Lewis
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Author : Publius Papinius Statius
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1767
The Thebaid Of Statius Translated Into English Verse With Notes And Observations And A Dissertation Upon The Whole By Way Of Preface The Translator S Dedication Signed Will Lillington Lewis written by Publius Papinius Statius and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1767 with Polyneices (Greek mythology) categories.
The Fragility Of Power
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Author : Stefano Rebeggiani
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-09-10
The Fragility Of Power written by Stefano Rebeggiani and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-10 with Literary Collections categories.
Statius' narrative of the fraternal strife of the Theban brothers Eteocles and Polynices has had a profound influence on Western literature and fascinated generations of scholars and readers. This book studies in detail the poem's view of power and its interaction with historical contexts. Written under Domitian and in the aftermath of the civil war of 69 CE, the Thebaid uses the veil of myth to reflect on the political reality of imperial Rome. The poem offers its contemporary readers, including the emperor, a cautionary tale of kingship and power. Rooted in a pessimistic view of human beings and human relationships, the Thebaid reflects on the harsh necessity of monarchical power as the only antidote to a world always on the verge of returning to chaos. While humans, and especially kings, are fragile and often the prey of irrational passions, the Thebaid expresses the hope that an illuminated sovereign endowed with clementia (mercy) may offer a solution to the political crisis of the Roman empire. Statius' narrative also responds to Domitian's problematic interaction with the emperor Nero, whom Domitian regarded as both a negative model and a secret source of inspiration. With The Fragility of Power, Stefano Rebeggiani offers thoughtful parallels between the actions of the Thebaid and the intellectual activities and political views formulated by the groups of Roman aristocrats who survived Nero's repression. He argues that the poem draws inspiration from an initial phase in Domitian's regime characterized by a positive relationship between the emperor and the Roman elite. Statius creates a number of innovative strategies to negotiate elements of continuity between Domitian and Nero, so as to show that, while Domitian recuperated aspects of Nero's self-presentation, he was no second Nero. Statius' poem interacts with aspects of imperial ideology under Domitian: Statius' allusions to the stories of Phaethon and Hercules engage Domitian's use of solar symbols and his association with Hercules. This book also shows that the Thebaid adapts previous texts (in particular Lucan's Bellum Civile) in order to connect the mythical subject of its narrative with the historical experience of civil war in Rome in 69 CE. By moving past recent solely aesthetic readings of the Thebaid, The Fragility of Power offers a serious and thoughtful addition to the recent scholarship in Statian studies.