Studies in the Dionysiaca of Nonnus
Studies in the Dionysiaca of Nonnus
Author(s):
Neil Hopkinson
Publication Date: 30 August, 2020
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Publisher: Cambridge Philological Society
ISBN: 9781913701239
ISBN: 9781913701239
Price: INR 2261.99
Description
Table of contents
Nonnus' Dionysiaca, a Greek epic poem on Dionysus in 48 books from the fifth century AD, is the longest extant work of ancient epic poetry. This collection of essays situates the poem in its literary-historical and cultural context.
Description
Nonnus' Dionysiaca, a Greek epic poem on Dionysus in 48 books from the fifth century AD, is the longest extant work of ancient epic poetry. This collection of essays situates the poem in its literary-historical and cultural context.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter I: Nonnus and Homer
- Chapter II: Nonnus and Hellenistic Poetry
- Chapter III: The Pastoral Mode in the Dionysiaca
- Chapter IV: Dionysus in the Indian War: A Contribution to a Study of the Structure of the Dionysiaca
- Chapter V: From Moschus to Nonnus: The Evolution of the Nonnian Style
- Chapter VI: Dionysus as an Epic Hero
- Chapter VII: Local Traditions and Classical Mythology in the Dionysiaca
- Bibliography
- Indexes
- Back Cover