The mythic voice of Statius : power and politics in the Thebaid /
Dominik, William J.
The mythic voice of Statius : power and politics in the Thebaid / by William J. Dominik. - 1 online resource (xiv, 198 pages) - Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum, 136 0169-8958 ; . - Mnemosyne, Supplements 136. Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 1-203, ISBN: 9789004381049. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-190) and indexes.
Preliminary Material / Use and Abuse of Supernatural Power / Pursuit and Abuse of Monarchal Power / Consequences of the Abuse of Power / Political Relevance to Contemporary Rome / Literary and Political Background / Works Cited and Abbreviations Used / Index Locorum / General Index / Supplements to Mnemosyne / William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- J.M. Bremer , L.F. Janssen , H. Pinkster , H.W. Pleket , C.J. Ruijgh and P.H. Schrijvers.
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This is the first thematic study of Statius' Thebaid to be published in monograph form in English in the past twenty years. It examines in detail the thematic design and intent of the Thebaid and considers the question of its contemporary relevance. The book focuses on the central theme of power — how it is exercised on the supernatural and human levels and the consequences of its pursuit and abuse in terms of the human condition. An ensuing discussion explores the political undercurrents of the epic. This discussion is in four main parts: (1) 'Use and Abuse of Supernatural Power'; (2) 'Pursuit and Abuse of Monarchal Power'; (3) 'Consequences of the Abuse of Power'; and (4) 'Political Relevance to Contemporary Rome'. The views expressed represent a fundamental departure from previous studies and constitute a critical reassessment of the Thebaid . The provision of translations makes the book accessible to the Latinless reader.
9789004329416
10.1163/9789004329416 DOI
94016658
Statius, P. Papinius Thebais.
Polynices (Greek mythological figure)
Eteocles, King of Thebes (Mythological character)
Polynices (Greek mythological figure)
Thebais (Statius, P. Papinius)
Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) in literature.
Epic poetry, Latin.
Literature.
Political poetry, Latin.
Politics and literature.
Power (Social sciences) in literature.
Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) in literature.
Sibling rivalry in literature.
Thebes (Greece)--In literature.
Greece--Thebes.
Rome (Empire)
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
PA6697.A43 / D66 1994
873/.01
The mythic voice of Statius : power and politics in the Thebaid / by William J. Dominik. - 1 online resource (xiv, 198 pages) - Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum, 136 0169-8958 ; . - Mnemosyne, Supplements 136. Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 1-203, ISBN: 9789004381049. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-190) and indexes.
Preliminary Material / Use and Abuse of Supernatural Power / Pursuit and Abuse of Monarchal Power / Consequences of the Abuse of Power / Political Relevance to Contemporary Rome / Literary and Political Background / Works Cited and Abbreviations Used / Index Locorum / General Index / Supplements to Mnemosyne / William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- William J. Dominik -- J.M. Bremer , L.F. Janssen , H. Pinkster , H.W. Pleket , C.J. Ruijgh and P.H. Schrijvers.
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
This is the first thematic study of Statius' Thebaid to be published in monograph form in English in the past twenty years. It examines in detail the thematic design and intent of the Thebaid and considers the question of its contemporary relevance. The book focuses on the central theme of power — how it is exercised on the supernatural and human levels and the consequences of its pursuit and abuse in terms of the human condition. An ensuing discussion explores the political undercurrents of the epic. This discussion is in four main parts: (1) 'Use and Abuse of Supernatural Power'; (2) 'Pursuit and Abuse of Monarchal Power'; (3) 'Consequences of the Abuse of Power'; and (4) 'Political Relevance to Contemporary Rome'. The views expressed represent a fundamental departure from previous studies and constitute a critical reassessment of the Thebaid . The provision of translations makes the book accessible to the Latinless reader.
9789004329416
10.1163/9789004329416 DOI
94016658
Statius, P. Papinius Thebais.
Polynices (Greek mythological figure)
Eteocles, King of Thebes (Mythological character)
Polynices (Greek mythological figure)
Thebais (Statius, P. Papinius)
Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) in literature.
Epic poetry, Latin.
Literature.
Political poetry, Latin.
Politics and literature.
Power (Social sciences) in literature.
Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology) in literature.
Sibling rivalry in literature.
Thebes (Greece)--In literature.
Greece--Thebes.
Rome (Empire)
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
PA6697.A43 / D66 1994
873/.01