Avienus' version of Aratos' didatic poem 'Phainomena', written
around AD 360, is notorious for its difficulty. Reworking earlier
didactic literature, Avienus extended or shortened the original
versions as he pleased. This commentary includes detailed
information on astronomical history and the mythology of the
constellations; it tries to explain both the poet's technique and
his often baroque text. Avienus has an individual approach to the
use of epic formulae and literature sources. The analysis makes
very clear that this pagan writer is an underestimated poeta doctus
of an era in which Christianity hat long been dominant.
General
| Imprint: |
De Gruyter
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Beitrage Zur Altertumskunde, 211 |
| Release date: |
October 2004 |
| First published: |
October 2004 |
| Authors: |
Martin Fiedler
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
|
| Pages: |
374 |
| Edition: |
1. Aufl.., 1st Ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-598-77823-0 |
| Languages: |
German
|
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
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History >
General
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| LSN: |
3-598-77823-6 |
| Barcode: |
9783598778230 |
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