Statius Thebaid Vii: A Commentary (mnemosyne, Bibliotheca Classica Batava Supplementum) (english And Latin Edition)

The epic poem the Thebaid by P. Papinius Statius, written about AD 80 to 92, deals with the fraternal strife between Oedipus' sons Eteocles and Polynices for the mastery of Thebes. Book VII describes the forced march of the Seven and their arrival at Thebes, Jocasta's vain attempt at mediation and Amphiaraus' spectacular katabasis . This book is the first which deals with Thebaid VII since Barth (1664) and Amar & Lemaire (1825-30). Apart from being a commentary in the philological sense, it examines in close detail the poet's mannered style and analyses the text as a system of intertextual references. In addition to Homer and Vergil, specific passages from Euripides, Lucan, Seneca and especially Valerius Flaccus were exploited by Statius to create his challenging imitation. The identification of these sources offers the key to interpret and evaluate the poet's artistic intentions. The Introduction discusses Statius' technique of multiple imitation. The information brought together has been made easily accessible by full indexes and an appendix listing the passages imitated by Statius. The Epic Poem Thebaid By P. Papinius Statius, Written About Ad 80 To 92, Deals With The Fraternal Strife Between Oedipus' Sons Eteocles And Polynices For The Mastery Of Thebes. Book Vii Describes The Forced March Of The Seven And Their Arrival At Thebes, Jocasta's Vain Attempt At Mediation And Amphiaraus' Spectacular Katabasis. This Book Is The First Which Deals With Thebaid Vii Since Barth (1664) And Amar & Lemaire (1825-30). Apart From Being A Commentary In The Philological Sense, It Examines In Close Detail The Poet's Mannered Style And Analyses The Text As A System Of Intertextual References. In Addition To The Works Of Homer And Vergil, Specific Passages From Euripides, Lucan, Seneca And Especially Valerius Flaccus Were Exploited By Statius To Create His Challenging Imitation. The Identification Of These Sources Offers The Key To Interpret And Evaluate The Poet's Artistic Intentions. The Introduction Discusses Statius' Technique Of Multiple Imitation. The Information Brought Together Has Been Made Easily Accessible By Full Indexes And An Appendix Listing The Passages Imitated By Statius. By J.j.l. Smolenaars. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [424]-434) And Indexes. STATIUS THEBAID VII: A Commentary 4 CONTENTS 8 Preface 10 Legenda 12 Introduction: 14 I. Statius & the Thebaid 14 2. Literary aspects of Thebaid VII 21 Commentary 44 Appendix of imitated Passages 438 Bibliography 467 Indices 478 I of Latin Names 478 II of Latin Words 481 III of Subjects and Names 487 IV of Passages referred to in Sta ti us 491 V of Passages referred to in other Authors 493 SUPPLEMENTS TO MNEMOSYNE 507 This commentary examines in close detail Statius' mannered style and analyses the text as a system of intertextual references. Passages from Homer to Valerius Flaccus were exploited by Statius for his challenging adaptations of 'typical' scenes. The identification of these sources offers the key to interpret the poet's artistic intentions.