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De Gruyter 2010 Hardcover Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued 3110203855. Inscription; text clean and solid; no dust jacket; Texte Und Kommentare Eine Altertumswissenschaftliche Reihe, 33; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 333 pages.
ISBN10: 3110203855, ISBN13: 9783110203851, [publisher: De Gruyter] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Book 4 of Lucan's epic contrasts Europe with Africa. At the battle of Lerida (Spain), a violent storm causes the local rivers to flood the plain between the two hills where the opposing armies are camped. Asso's commentary traces Lucan's reminiscences of early Greek tales of creation, when Chaos held the elements in indistinct confusion. This primordial broth sets the tone for the whole book. After the battle, the scene switches to the Adriatic shore of Illyricum (Albania), and finally to Africa, where the proto-mythical water of the beginning of the book cedes to the dryness of the desert. The narrative unfolds against the background of the War of the Elements. The Spanish deluge is replaced by the desiccated desolation of Africa. The commentary contrasts the representations of Rome with Africa and explores the significance of Africa as a space contaminated by evil, but which remains an integral part of Rome. Along with Lucan's other geographic and natural-scientific discussions, Africa's position as a part of the Roman world is painstakingly supported by astronomic and geographic erudition in Lucan's blending of scientific and mythological discourse. The poet is a visionary who supports his truth claims by means of scientific discourse. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2010] ...
ISBN10: 3110203855, ISBN13: 9783110203851, [publisher: De Gruyter] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Book 4 of Lucan's epic contrasts Europe with Africa. At the battle of Lerida (Spain), a violent storm causes the local rivers to flood the plain between the two hills where the opposing armies are camped. Asso's commentary traces Lucan's reminiscences of early Greek tales of creation, when Chaos held the elements in indistinct confusion. This primordial broth sets the tone for the whole book. After the battle, the scene switches to the Adriatic shore of Illyricum (Albania), and finally to Africa, where the proto-mythical water of the beginning of the book cedes to the dryness of the desert. The narrative unfolds against the background of the War of the Elements. The Spanish deluge is replaced by the desiccated desolation of Africa. The commentary contrasts the representations of Rome with Africa and explores the significance of Africa as a space contaminated by evil, but which remains an integral part of Rome. Along with Lucan's other geographic and natural-scientific discussions, Africa's position as a part of the Roman world is painstakingly supported by astronomic and geographic erudition in Lucan's blending of scientific and mythological discourse. The poet is a visionary who supports his truth claims by means of scientific discourse. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2010] ...
De Gruyter 3/17/2010 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Hard Cover. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The A Commentary on Lucan, "De bello civili" IV. ISBN 3110203855 9783110203851 [GB]
De Gruyter 3/17/2010 12: 00: 00 AM Hardcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
In overall good condition, no pages missing. Shipping can take between 2-6weeks for international deliveries. Hardback copies may or may not have dust jackets, please get in contact for more information. ISBN 3110203855 9783110203851 [GB]
Walter De Gruyter Inc, Date: 2010. Hardcover. New. 1st edition. 333 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. 2010. Walter De Gruyter Inc ISBN 3110203855 9783110203851 [GB]
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