9780801422492 - A Poetics of Transformation: Prudentius and Classical Mythology (Cornell Studies in Classical Philology) von Malamud, Martha A. (9 Ergebnisse)

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1st edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: Cornell studies in classical philology ; v. 49. Physical description: xiii, 192 pages. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-188). Contents: Acknowledgments -- Note on Texts Used -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Backgrounds -- 2. Word Games -- 3. Words at War -- 4. A Mythical Martyr -- 5. Dubious Distinctions -- 6. Saint Agnes and the Chaste Tree -- Selected Bibliography -- Index of Passages Quoted -- General Index. Subjects: Prudentius Clemens, Aurelius 348-approximately 405; Christian poetry, Latin History and criticism; Mythology, Classical, in literature; Christianity and literature Rome; Rome (Empire). 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 192pages; 21cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-188). Contents: Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Note on Texts Used -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Backgrounds -- 2. Word Games -- 3. Words at War -- 4. A Mythical Martyr -- 5. Dubious Distinctions -- 6. Saint Agnes and the Chaste Tree -- Selected Bibliography -- Index of Passages Quoted -- General Index. Subjects: Prudentius 348- Criticism and interpretation. Critique et interprétation. Prudentius. Christian poetry, Latin History and criticism. Mythology, Classical, in literature.Christianity and literature Rome. Poésie chrétienne latine Histoire et critique.Mythologie ancienne dans la littérature. Christianisme et littérature Rome.LITERARY CRITICISM Ancient & Classical.Christian poetry, Latin.Christianity and literature.Mythology, Classical, in literature. Gedichten.Vroegchristelijke literatuur.Latijn. Late oudheid.Christian poetry, Latin History and criticismMythology, Classical, in literature. Christianity and literature Rome. Christian poetry, Latin. Christianity and literature. Mythology, Classical, in literature.Christian poetry, Early History and criticism.HISTORY Ancient General.Mythology, Classical, in literature. Mythology, Classical, in literature.Mythology, Classical, in literature. Mythologie classique. Poésie chrétienne latine Histoire et critique. Mythologie classique Dans la littérature. Mythologie dans la littérature. Rome (Empire). Rome (Empire)Poetry in Latin Prudentius Clemens, Aurelius, 348-ca 405 3 Kg.

1st edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series: Cornell Studies in Classical Philology ; v. 49. Physical description: xiii, 192 pages, 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-188). Contents: Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Note on Texts Used -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Backgrounds -- 2. Word Games -- 3. Words at War -- 4. A Mythical Martyr -- 5. Dubious Distinctions -- 6. Saint Agnes and the Chaste Tree -- Selected Bibliography -- Index of Passages Quoted -- General Index. Subject: Prudentius 348- Criticism and interpretation; Prudentius Clemens, Aurelius 348-ca.405; Christian poetry, Latin History and criticism; Mythology, Classical, in literature; Christianity and literature Rome; Rome (Empire). 3 Kg.

1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: Cornell studies in classical philology ; v. 49. Physical description: xiii, 192 pages. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-188). Contents: Acknowledgments -- Note on Texts Used -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1. Backgrounds -- 2. Word Games -- 3. Words at War -- 4. A Mythical Martyr -- 5. Dubious Distinctions -- 6. Saint Agnes and the Chaste Tree -- Selected Bibliography -- Index of Passages Quoted -- General Index. Subjects: Prudentius 348- Criticism and interpretation; Prudentius 348- Criticism and interpretation; Christian poetry, Latin History and criticism; Mythology, Classical, in literature; Christianity and literature Rome; Christian poetry, Latin; Christianity and literature Rome; Ancient Rome; History; Rome (Empire). 3 Kg.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Very minor rubbing to DJ. Dustjacket is protected in mylar.; Examines conflicting cultural, religious, and literary codes in the work of Prudentius (348-post 405) , perhaps the most influential poet of Late Antiquity. Illuminates Prudentius' use of paradigms from classical mythology and suggests that his poetry constitutes both an analysis and a critique of the Christianity of his day.; Cornell Studies in Classical Philology; 224 pages.

, Hardcover/Pappeinband. Zustand: Gut. Auflage: 1. 191 S. Fresh and clean copy in good condition. Hardcover copy with original dustjacket. Frisches und sauberes Exemplar in gutem Zustand. Hardcover-Exemplar mit Original-Schutzumschlag. Contents: Acknowledgements - Note on Texts used - Abbreviations - Introduction - 1. Backgrounds - 2. Word Games - 3. Words at War - 4. A Mythical Martyr - 5. Dubious Distinctions - 6. Saint Agnes and the Chaste Tree - Selected Bibliography - Index of Passages Quoted ISBN 9780801422492 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 496.