The Thebaid of Statius is an epic poem in twelve books, completed in about AD90. It is thought by many to stand second only to the Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. The Thebaid is not only a masterpiece of poetry but also a compelling story, at times horrifying, noble, and pathetic, of humankind bound by the ...
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The Thebaid of Statius is an epic poem in twelve books, completed in about AD90. It is thought by many to stand second only to the Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. The Thebaid is not only a masterpiece of poetry but also a compelling story, at times horrifying, noble, and pathetic, of humankind bound by the power of Fate. This book is intended for scholars and students of Latin literature.
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Good Condition. One or two light marks and bumps to cover. Contents lightly tanned, but otherwise clean and unmarked. Sound and serviceable overall. Publisher's note: "The Thebaid of Statius is an epic poem in twelve books, completed in about AD 90. It is thought by many to stand second only to the Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. The Thebaid is not only a masterpiece of poetry but also a compelling story, at times horrifying, noble, and pathetic, of humankind bound by the power of Fate."--BOOK JACKET. Size: 18 x 11 x 1.9 cm. lv, 373 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Poetry; Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology)--Poetry; Epic poetry, Latin--Translations into English; Genre; ISBN: 0192824538. ISBN/EAN: 9780192824530. Add. Inventory No: 241108ANY0325923.
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