Posthomerica : 19
(Autor) Quintus Smyrnaeus
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Quintus Smyrnaeus' Posthomerica, composed between the late second and mid-fourth centuries AD, boldly adapts Homeric diction and style to fill in the story of the Trojan expedition between the end of the Iliad and the beginning of the Odyssey. This edition replaces the earlier Loeb Classical Library edition by A. S. Way (1913).
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Editorial:
Harvard University Press
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
736
ISBN:
9780674997165
Año de publicación:
2018
Fecha publicación:
1 de Junio de 2018
Quintus Smyrnaeus
Quintus Smyrnaeus was an ancient Greek poet known for his epic poem "The Fall of Troy," a continuation of Homer's "Iliad." His work is characterized by vivid descriptions, intricate similes, and a deep understanding of Greek mythology. Quintus' contributions to literature lie in his preservation and expansion of Homeric traditions.