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Martial: Liber Spectaculorum
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Martial: Liber Spectaculorum
this book is the first full-scale edition of the so-called liber spectaculorum by martial. a comprehensive introduction addresses the role of epigram in commemorating monuments and occasions; the connection between spectacle and imperial panegyric in martial s oeuvre; characteristics of thecollection; possible circumstances of composition and publication; transmission of the text; and related issues. each epigram is followed by an apparatus criticus; an english translation; and a detailed commentary on linguistic; literary; and historical matters; adducing extensive evidence fromepigraphy and art as well as literary sources. the book is accompanied by four concordances; five tables; two maps; 30 plates; and an appendix.
Productcode: 31471
Actors: Coleman; Kathleen M
Category: BOOKS
SubCategories: LITERARY COLLECTIONS | ANCIENT; CLASSICAL & MEDIEVAL; FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY | LATIN
Format: HARDCOVER
Year released: 12/2006