Apollodoros 'Against Neaira' [D 59] : Ed. With Introduction, Translation and Commentary by Konstantinos A. Kapparis

This volume contains an introduction, new edition of the Greek text, English translation, and detailed linguistic and historical commentary of Apollodoros’ speech “Against Neaira” (4th century BC). The introduction provides a comprehensive account of the historical and legal background, authorship, style, technique, manuscripts and textual tradition of the speech, and a radically new interpretation of the case against Neaira. The edition of the Greek text is based on independent collations of manuscripts written before the 14th century, bringing a new sensitivity to the stylistic preferences of Apollodoros. The commentary contains discussions on textual points, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, style and technique, while the historical notes illustrate the constitutional, legal, social and political background of the speech. The book is of the highest interest to scholars and students of the Attic Orators, Athenian society, daily life, women and gender relations, law, constitution, institutions, religion and culture. Main description: This volume contains an introduction, new edition of the Greek text, English translation, and detailed linguistic and historical commentary of Apollodoros' speech 0Against Neaira0 (4th century BC). The introduction provides a comprehensive account of the historical and legal background, authorship, style, technique, manuscripts and textual tradition of the speech, and a radically new interpretation of the case against Neaira. The edition of the Greek text is based on independent collations of manuscripts written before the 14th century, bringing a new sensitivity to the stylistic preferences of Apollodoros. The commentary contains discussions on textual points, grammar, syntax, vocabulary, style and technique, while the historical notes illustrate the constitutional, legal, social and political background of the speech. The book is of the highest interest to scholars and students of the Attic Orators, Athenian society, daily life, women and gender relations, law, constitution, institutions, religion and culture The series consists of a variety of monographs from the fields of Classical Philology and Ancient History. While maintaining a broad thematic and methodological scope, the editors are especially keen on studies showing a thorough and critical engagement with the relevant literary texts and primary sources. Apollodoros ; Edited And With An Introduction And Commentary By K.a. Kapparis. Originally Presented As The Editor's Thesis (ph.d.)--university Of Glasgow. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [439]-449) And Indexes. Parallel Greek Text And English Translation. This volume contains an introduction, a new edition of the Greek text, an English translation, and detailed linguistic and historical commentary of Apollodoros's speech "Against Neaira". Preface 7 Contents 9 Introduction 11 Greek Text and Translation 91 Commentary 176 Abbreviations 449 Bibliography 449 Index 1: Sources 460 Index 2: Greek 464 Index 3: English 466 The speech 'Against Neaira' is a prosecution speech against an ageing prostitute delivered before an Athenian law-court around 340 BC (About the date cf. Intrd ch. 3 i).