Carmina profana / Blossius Aemilius Dracontius ; recensuit Otto Zwierlein
- Author:
- Dracontius, Blossius Aemilius, active 5th century
- Published:
- Berlin : De Gruyter, [2017]
- Copyright Date:
- ©2017
- Physical Description:
- xvi, 160 pages ; 24 cm.
- Additional Creators:
- Dracontius, Blossius Aemilius, active 5th century and Zwierlein, Otto
- Series:
- Contents:
- Romulea -- Orestes -- De mensibus -- De origine rosarum -- Fragmenta.
- Summary:
- The new critical edition of 'Carmina Profana' by Dracontius (approx. 480-510 CE) in the 'Bibliotheca Teubneriana' replaces F. Vollmer's 1914 edition (PLM Vol. 5, P. 108-237). Numerous textual improvements cast a new light on the poetic works. They offer insight on the late bloom of Carthagean culture during Vandal rule. Of particular interest are the idiosyncratically formed short epics, Hylas, Helena, Medea, and Orestes.
- Subject(s):
- Hercules (Roman mythological character)—Poetry
- Hylas (Greek mythological character)—Poetry
- Helen, of Troy, Queen of Sparta—Poetry
- Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character)—Poetry
- Orestes, King of Argos (Mythological character)—Poetry
- Calendar—Poetry—Early works to 1800
- Months—Poetry—Early works to 1800
- Roses—Poetry—Early works to 1800
- Genre(s):
- ISBN:
- 9783110501247 (hardcover)
3110501244 (hardcover) - Note:
- Includes Dracontius's non-religious poetry.
- Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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