Parthenius of Nicaea: The Extant Works by J.L. Lightfoot (English) Hardcover Boo

Description: Parthenius of Nicaea: The Extant Works by J.L. Lightfoot Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This is the first study of all the extant remains of the important Hellenistic poet and mythographer, Parthenius of Nicaea, reputed to have been Virgils tutor in Greek and a major literary figure in his own right, and it provides a newly edited text, translation, commentary and contextual study of the whole of Parthenius extant works, including the poetic fragments and his love stories. Publisher Description This is the first study of all the extant remains of the important Hellenistic poet and mythographer, Parthenius of Nicaea, reputed to have been Virgils tutor in Greek and a major literary figure in his own right. A new edition of his poetic fragments, it presents the first commentary on them since the work of August Meineke (1843); it also attempts to contextualize Parthenius within the traditions of Hellenistic poetry and within the `neoteric revolution of lateRepublican Rome. It is also the first detailed study of and commentary on the extant collection of love-stories, the Erotika Pathemata, showing their roots in Hellenistic historiography, on the onehand, and their connection to the increasingly popular genre of the novel, on the other. It uses narratology to illustrate the hitherto entirely unrecognised skill and artistry with which the stories are told, and offers a close linguistic analysis of a work of prose from a singularly badly documented period. The detailed commentary considers each story in terms of structure, literary and mythological affiliations, and parallel treatments; and a new text aims to provide an improved apparatuscriticus with a good number of new suggestions. The prime importance of the work is that it aims to be a comprehensive treatment of a relatively neglected and marginalized figure; and that it setsParthenius poetry and prose side by side to illustrate and contextualize a literary personality who was unusual in antiquity as an accomplished writer in both genres. Author Biography Jane Lightfoot is a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford Details ISBN 0198152531 ISBN-13 9780198152538 Title Parthenius of Nicaea: The Extant Works Author J.L. Lightfoot Format Hardcover Year 1999 Pages 622 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137024648; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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Book Title: Parthenius of Nicaea : Extant Works Edited with Introduction and Notes

Number of Pages: 622 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated

Publication Year: 1999

Item Height: 1.5 in

Topic: Ancient & Classical

Genre: Literary Criticism, Literary Collections

Item Weight: 28.2 Oz

Item Length: 8.5 in

Author: J. L. Lightfoot

Item Width: 5.2 in

Format: Hardcover