Valerius Flaccus: Argonautica, Book 8: Edited with Introduction, Translation, and Commentary
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Author Description
This is the first dedicated commentary on the eighth and final book of Valerius Flaccus' Flavian epic Argonautica. It includes the Latin text, a new English translation, and detailed discussion of a range of literary, linguistic, and textual issues. It is the final work of the promising scholar Cristiano Castelletti, edited by friends and colleagues. The edition benefits from his wide-ranging knowledge of ancient poetry and provides perceptive insights into the texture of this important book. It will make the final section of the poem more easily accessible to an international readership and addresses questions of the original length of the poem, of intertextuality, and of poetic practices in late first-century CE Rome.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the literary, linguistic, and textual complexities of the eighth and final book of Valerius Flaccus' epic poem, the Argonautica. The late scholar Cristiano Castelletti provides a comprehensive framework for understanding this concluding section, which has historically lacked dedicated scholarly attention. By integrating a new English translation with rigorous analysis, the work addresses critical questions regarding the poem's intended length, its intertextual relationships, and the broader context of Flavian poetic practices in first-century Rome.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A complete Latin text of Argonautica Book 8
- A modern English translation of the final book
- Detailed philological and literary commentary
- Analysis of Flavian epic conventions and intertextuality
Scope Limits
- The commentary is restricted specifically to Book 8 of the Argonautica
- It does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the entire epic poem
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and classicists view this work as a significant contribution to Flavian studies, particularly for its role in making the final, often overlooked portion of the Argonautica accessible to a wider audience. Experts highlight the text as a valuable resource for those studying the evolution of Latin epic poetry and the specific stylistic nuances of Valerius Flaccus.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
2022-12-22
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192865897
ISBN-13:
9780192865892
Poetry
Literary Criticism
Academic Commentary
Ancient
Latin