Stesichoros: Papyrus Oxyrhyncus 2359, 3876, 2619, 2803 (Mnemosyne, Bibliotheca Classica Batava Supplementum)
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Book Description
The work of Stesichoros, an ancient Greek poet of the early sixth century B.C., is transmitted in fragments only. This volume contains a new edition of some of the most interesting Stesichoros-papyri from the Oxyrhynchus collection. The papyri are analysed under various aspects: survey of relevant secondary literature, introduction about identification and contents of each papyrus (including archaeological evidence), papyrological description, metrics; the edition is complete with a Latin critical apparatus, translation and detailed commentary. A brief general introduction illustrates notorious problems concerning the author, the genre etc. A bibliography and indices are provided at the end of the volume. The book will be welcomed by classicists and papyrologists alike.
Language Notes
Text: Italian, Greek (translation)
Original Language: Greek
Stesichoros: Papyrus Oxyrhyncus 2359, 3876, 2619, 2803 (Mnemosyne, Bibliotheca Classica Batava Supplementum)
Stesichoros: Papyrus Oxyrhyncus 2359, 3876, 2619, 2803 (Mnemosyne, Bibliotheca Classica Batava Supplementum),Gerson Schade,STESICHORUS,Brill Academic Publishers,9004128328,Ancient and Classical,Architecture,Greece,Greek Literature,Interior Design - General,Literary Criticism,Literature: Classics,Lost literature,Manuscripts,Manuscripts, Greek (Papyri),Oxyrhynchus papyri,Stesichorus,Translations into German
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