| The Versatile Needle: Hosidius Geta's Cento Medea and Its Tradition Contributor(s): Rondholz, Anke (Author) |
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ISBN: 3110283816 ISBN-13: 9783110283815 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $158.64 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Poetry | Ancient & Classical - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 871.01 |
| LCCN: 2012019619 |
| Series: Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.96 lbs) 182 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thecento-tragedy Medea usually attributed to Hosidius Geta was transmitted in the Codex Salmasianus (now Codex Parisinus 10318). This is a comprehensive study and reevaluation of the text against the background of the ancient cento tradition, also providing a new English translation. After developing a new definition of the ancient conception of the cento in general, Geta's cento technique and his use of the Vergilian text as well as his relation to theGreek and Roman models for his Medea are examined. Itis shown that his play is innovative and sophisticated inboth technique and content. |