9780260991867 - The Apparatus Criticus of the Culex (Classic Reprint) di Housman, Alfred Edward (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a new and insightful apparatus criticus of the Culex, a minor Latin poem from the Augustan period, which has been attributed to Virgil for centuries. The author examines the three main manuscripts of the poemâ"the Bembinus, Vaticanus, and Corsinianusâ"to establish the most accurate text possible. The author also provides detailed notes on the various readings of the poem, identifying errors and interpolations. This book is significant not only for its contribution to the study of the Culex, but also for its broader implications for the study of Latin literature. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.