A commentary on Quintus of Smyrna Posthomerica V /

A commentary on Quintus of Smyrna Posthomerica V /

The Posthomerica of Quintus of Smyrna is the only surviving Greek epic that gives a full narrative of the Trojan War between the Iliad and the Odyssey. Book V covers the contest between Ajax and Odysseus over the armour of Achilles, leading to Ajax' madness, suicide and funeral. The book gives...

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Main Author: James, Alan

Other Authors: Lee, K. H.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2000.

Series: Mnemosyne, Supplements 208.
Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 204-407, ISBN: 9789004322288.

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Quintus, > Smyrnaeus, > active 4th century. > Posthomerica.
Trojan War.
Posthomerica (Quintus, Smyrnaeus)
Epic poetry, Greek > History and criticism.
Epic poetry, Greek.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

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Call Number: PA4407.Q6 J36 2000

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