Walter coventry summers (43 risultati)

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Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. A Study of the Argonautica of Valerius Flaccus. Book.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 323 pages. Ex-college library marks, some wear and discoloring to the blue covers; pages yellowed; a good reading copy. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literary Criticism & Essays; Inventory No: 232791.

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Condizione: New. In English.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. from Tiberius to Trajan. New York (1920? ) 323 pages, clothbound, very good condition, no jacket.

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Original Cloth. Condizione: About Very Good. First American Edition. Spine lettering faded; nick in top.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xii, 323 pages ; 20 cm. Notes; "Note on translations": pages 317-318. Includes index. Contents; Chronological table -- 1. The declamations and the pointed style -- 2. The epic -- 3. Drama -- 4. Verse satire -- 5. Light and miscellaneous verse -- 6. Oratory -- 7.History, biography, and memoirs -- 9. Philosophy -- 10. Correspondence -- 11. Grammar, criticism and rhetoric -- 12. Scientific and technical prose. Subjects; Latin literature History and criticism. Latin literature. Latin literature Classical. 1 Kg. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book is a detailed analysis of Valerius Flaccus's epic poem Argonautica, which tells the story of Jason and the Argonauts in their search for the Golden Fleece. Walter Coventry Summers provides a thorough examination of Flaccus's work, exploring its literary and historical significance in the context of the Roman Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the works of Gaius Valerius Flaccus Setinus Balbus, more commonly known as Valerius Flaccus, a Roman epic poet of the first century. It primarily focuses on the style and literary devices employed in his surviving work, the Argonautica. The author examines Flaccus' use of language, his rendering of Greek originals, and his handling of themes such as love, heroism, and the relationship between humans and gods. The book also discusses the influence of earlier and contemporary authors on Flaccus' writing, as well as his own influence on later poets. By providing a comprehensive analysis of Flaccus' literary techniques and their significance, this book deepens our understanding of the development of Latin epic poetry during the Silver Age of Roman literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xii, 323 pages ; 20 cm. Notes; "Note on translations": pages 317-318. Includes index. Contents; Chronological table -- 1. The declamations and the pointed style -- 2. The epic -- 3. Drama -- 4. Verse satire -- 5. Light and miscellaneous verse -- 6. Oratory -- 7.History, biography, and memoirs -- 9. Philosophy -- 10. Correspondence -- 11. Grammar, criticism and rhetoric -- 12. Scientific and technical prose. Subjects; Latin literature History and criticism. Latin literature. Latin literature Classical. 1 Kg. …

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Drawing from a wealth of literary and historical sources, this book provides a thorough and authoritative look at Latin literature from the Augustan Age through the end of the first century AD. The author explores this era's major literary genres, including epic, drama, satire, and oratory, arguing that the decline in republican political life forced many talented individuals to seek expression through literature. The book also sheds light on the role of education in shaping literary production during this time, arguing that a prevailing emphasis on rhetoric and declamation influenced the style and content of literary works. Ultimately, this book highlights the significance of this period in the development of Western literature while demonstrating the lasting importance of Roman contributions to the literary landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. Crown, blue cloth in dj, xii+323pp. Dj faded on spine and one small repaired tear at top, book itself fine. Book spans Latin literature from death of Augustus to death of Trajan, incl. Senecas, Petronius, Quintilian, two Plinies, Tacitus, Persius, Juvenal, Martial, Lucan, Statius. Analyses their works, subsequent influence, and story of their MSS, extensive annotation and chronology. The Epic, drama, verse satire, light verse, oratory, history, biography, memoirs, philosophy, prose-satire, correspondence, rhetoric, etc. Size: Crown.…

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Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.