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Statius and Virgil: The Thebaid and the Reinterpretation of the Aeneid

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At the end of the Thebaid, Statius enjoins his epic 'not to compete with the divine Aeneid but rather to follow at a distance and always revere its footprints'. The nature of the Thebaid's interaction with the Aeneid is, however, a matter of debate. This book argues that the Thebaid reworks themes, scenes, and ideas from Virgil in order to show that the Aeneid's representation of monarchy is inadequate. It also demonstrates how the Thebaid's fascination with horror, spectacle, and unspeakable violence is tied to Statius' critique of the moral and political virtues at the heart of the Aeneid. Professor Ganiban offers both a way to interpret the Thebaid and a largely sequential reading of the poem.
Request Code : ZLIBIO479992
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Year:
2007
Language:
English
Pages:
270
ISBN 10:
0521840392
ISBN 13:
9780511275128
ISBN:
0521840392,9780521840392,9780511275128

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