Statius' Silvae are argued in this book to be important social and literary productions. Traditionally derided as occasional and therefore inconsequential verse, they offer fascinating insight into the history, politics, art and literature of the Flavian period. They celebrate and explore in all its variety and ambiguity a flourishing literary and artistic culture which the condemnation of Domitian's memory after his assassination had largely suppressed. They deserve consideration for what they reveal about the role of poetry and patronage in imperial society as well as about imperial art and...
Statius' Silvae are argued in this book to be important social and literary productions. Traditionally derided as occasional and therefore inconsequen...
A Handbook to the Reception of Ovid presents more than 30 original essays written by leading scholars revealing the rich diversity of critical engagement with Ovid's poetry that spans the Western tradition from antiquity to the present day.
Offers innovative perspectives on Ovid's poetry and its reception from antiquity to the present day
Features contributions from more than 30 leading scholars in the Humanities.
Introduces familiar and unfamiliar figures in the history of Ovidian reception.
Demonstrates the enduring and transformative power...
A Handbook to the Reception of Ovid presents more than 30 original essays written by leading scholars revealing the rich diversity of critic...
