""Dares and Dictys: An Introduction to the Study of Medieval Versions of the Story of Troy"" by Nathaniel Edward Griffin is a comprehensive guide to the medieval retellings of the Trojan War story. The book explores the two main sources of medieval versions of the story - Dares Phrygius and Dictys Cretensis - and examines their influence on the development of the Trojan War narrative. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various versions of the story, including the roles of the different characters, the themes and ...
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""Dares and Dictys: An Introduction to the Study of Medieval Versions of the Story of Troy"" by Nathaniel Edward Griffin is a comprehensive guide to the medieval retellings of the Trojan War story. The book explores the two main sources of medieval versions of the story - Dares Phrygius and Dictys Cretensis - and examines their influence on the development of the Trojan War narrative. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various versions of the story, including the roles of the different characters, the themes and motifs that run through the narrative, and the historical and cultural context in which the stories were written. The book also delves into the manuscript tradition of the medieval versions of the story, exploring how they were transmitted and preserved over time. Griffin's book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the medieval retellings of the Trojan War story, as well as for scholars and students of medieval literature and culture. It provides a thorough introduction to the subject and offers new insights into the development of the narrative and its significance in the medieval world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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