Marcus Manilius, who lived in the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius,
is the author of the earliest treatise on astrology we possess. His
"Astronomica," a Latin didactic poem in five books, begins with an
account of celestial phenomena, and then proceeds to treat of the
signs of the zodiac and the twelve temples; there follow
instructions for calculating the horoscoping degree, and details of
chronocrators, decans, injurious degrees, zodiacal geography,
paranatellonta, and other technical matters. Besides exhibiting
great virtuosity in rendering mathematical tables and diagrams in
verse form, the poet writes with some passion about his Stoic
beliefs and shows much wit and humour in his character sketches of
persons born under particular stars. Perhaps taking a lead from
Virgil in his "Georgics," Manilius abandons the proportions of his
last book to narrate the story of Perseus and Andromeda at
considerable length.
In spite of its undoubted elegance, the "Astronomica" is a
difficult work, and this edition provides in addition to the first
English prose translation a full guide to the poem, with copious
explanatory notes and illustrative figures.
General
Imprint: |
LOEB
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Loeb Classical Library |
Release date: |
1977 |
First published: |
1977 |
Authors: |
Marcus Manilius
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Translators: |
G.P. Goold
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Dimensions: |
170 x 115 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
385 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-674-99516-1 |
Languages: |
English
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Subtitles: |
Latin
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Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
0-674-99516-3 |
Barcode: |
9780674995161 |
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