About the book
Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica is one of the most significant surviving works of Flavian epic, which has recently become much more popular as a field of study and teaching in Latin literature. This is the first commentary in English directly tailored to the needs of graduate and advanced undergraduate students. It provides an introduction to the major themes of the poem and the structure and content of Book III in particular which can function as an overview of the key features of Flavian epic. The detailed commentary on Book III discusses linguistic issues, intertextual and mythical allusions and thematic strands. The book consists of two major episodes in the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts which can be read together or independently of each other.
Editions of Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107037328
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107697263
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Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica is one of the most significant surviving works of Flavian epic, which has recently become much more popular as a field of study and teaching in Latin literature. This is the first commentary in English directly tailored to the needs of graduate and advanced undergraduate students. It provides an introduction to the major themes of the poem and the structure and content of Book III in particular which can function as an overview of the key features of Flavian epic. The detailed commentary on Book III discusses linguistic issues, intertextual and mythical allusions and thematic strands. The book consists of two major episodes in the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts which can be read together or independently of each other.
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What is Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III about?
Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica is one of the most significant surviving works of Flavian epic, which has recently become much more popular as a field of study and teaching in Latin literature. This is the first commentary in English directly tailored to the needs of graduate and advanced undergraduate students. It provides an introduction to the major themes of the poem and the structure and content of Book III in particular which can function as an overview of the key features of Flavian epic. The detailed commentary on Book III discusses linguistic issues, intertextual and mythical allusions and thematic strands. The book consists of two major episodes in the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts which can be read together or independently of each other.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general > Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval
Where can I read a sample of Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107037328
Is Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III?
Valerius Flaccus,Gesine Manuwald
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica Book III is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107037328) and paperback(ISBN 9781107697263)