Epigrams from the Anthologia Latina

Name: Epigrams from the Anthologia Latina
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Kay, N. M.

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This new scholarly edition consists of the Latin text, with translation and detailed commentary, of a sequence of epigrams from the Anthologia Latina (Shackleton Bailey 78-188). The introduction discusses whether these epigrams constitute a unified collection and are the work of a single author, examines their likely date and place of composition - which, it is argued, is North Africa under Vandal rule -, and sets them in their cultural context. The line-by-line commentary covers issues of literary, linguistic and historical significance. Although text and interpretation of these pieces present frequent difficulties, the author confirms that they make up a fascinating collection of considerable importance and merit, contrary to the low reputation generally associated with the Anthologia Latina. The book will be of great interest to students of Latin literature and language in general, the epigram tradition in particular, and the culture of Vandal Africa.

Product details

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

398

Release Date:

2006-05-30

Publication Date:

2013-04-01

Publisher:

Bloomsbury 3PL

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0715634062

ISBN13:

9780715634066

GPSR Manufacturer Reference:

[email protected]

Weight:

760 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

26 cm

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