To repay the indignity chryses has suffered, apollo, the mouse god, rains arrows of plague on the greek forces for 9 days. The only area where i felt some disappointment is, curious to say for a commentary on book 2, and for a commentary by horsfall, the city of ilion. Gill is a freelance classics and ancient history writer. Over the last forty years or so, our understanding and appreciation of the. Book two lends itself exceptionally well to this from of detailed philological analysis, since only 167 lines of it. My study offers an intertextual and intratextual approach to reading the text, and so the lemmata point to other primarily poetic classical sources and.
Achilleis is an unfinished epic poem by publius papinius statius that was intended to present the life of achilles from his youth to his death at troy. The study of flavian epic poetry is in very good hands. The vulgate commentary on ovids metamorphoses, book 1 teams. Jan 20, 2017 commentary on achilleid book two through the lens of the homeric tradition pablo puentegamero statius achilleid, an unfinished poem about the live of achilles, is among the least considered works of latin literature. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951. Liverpool university press is the uks third oldest university press, with a distinguished history of publishing exceptional research since 1899 statius achilleid is perhaps the most remarkable of all latin epic poems. She has a masters degree in linguistics and is a former latin teacher. To participate in the project, please visit its page, where you can join the project and discuss matters related to book articles. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the iliad, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Commentary on achilleid book two through the lens of the homeric tradition pablo puentegamero. To improve this article, please refer to the relevant guideline for the type of work. Dilkes commentary on statius achilleid, with a new introduction by bob cowan. Its compact narrative, which encompasses a brutish childhood, an overprotective mother, temporary gender bending, sexual violence, and a final coming to manhood with the. We may look forward soon to gervais on thebaid 2 oxford 2017, berlincourt on thebaid 3, and mcnelis on the achilleid. While achilleus still refuses to return to battle, his friend, patroklos, persuades him to let him fight in his place. Some remarks on statiuss achilleid 169 lets have a more detailed look at the first part of book one. And hinds isnt saying that the achilleid itself is a failure, but statius attempt to reshape the contours of the epic tradition. Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating consequences. Uccellinis achilleid consists of an introduction, critical text, and commentary on the first 396 verses of book 1. Statius apparently overcame this selfdescribed writers block, for in a poem from the posthumously published fifth book of the silvae he. Jan 20, 2017 this project aims to produce the very first, undergraduatefriendly, english commentary on the fragments of book two of the achilleid, focusing on how statius alludes to and creatively augments material from the homeric poems. The main story, which we havent caught up to yet, is about aeneas and his wanderings.
The achaeans, sensing defeat, are panicked and despondent. Commentary on achilleid book two through the lens of the homeric. He tells the achaeans that it is time to sail home. This article is within the scope of wikiproject books. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 2 of statius thebaid juxtaposes the newly edited full latin text with an accessible translation and extensive contextualizing introduction. Represents the first fulllength english language commentary on book 2 of statius thebaid. The vulgate commentary on ovids metamorphoses, book 1. Yet the completed first book and the earliest part of the second have a charm and freshness matched only in some of ovidsmost lively and engaging work.
One book and part of a second survives, leaving him en route for the trojan war. He was the author of a collection of dedicatory poems known as the silvae, the epic thebaid in twelve books, and the unfinished achilleid. This is the first standalone english translation to be published in recent history. Microfilms, microfiche, microfilm printouts center for. Statius, thebaid book 1 theoi classical texts library. Its incomplete state only the first book and 167 verses were complete at the time of. In book seven, they had to fortify their camp with a wall. Statius achilleid, an unfinished poem about the live of achilles, is among the least considered works of latin literature. Yet the completed first book and the earliest part of the second have a charm.
Augoustakis work also draws on the recent series of edited volumes on flavian epic, several overseen by. Cyclades auras p innumerae mutabat cyclados oras garrod. Download thebaid and achilleid or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. This decade offered parkes commentary on thebaid 4 oxford 2012 and newlands on silvae 2 cambridge, 2011. Walter leaf, commentary on the iliad 1900 agamemnon, hom. This poetry, long seen as derivative or decadent, is increasingly appreciated for the daring and originality of its responses both to the greek and latin literary tradition and to the contemporary roman world. He locates the achilleid precisely where he should, in the beguiling presence of simultaneously conflicting and complementary forces. Agamemnon summons a meeting of the armies and tearfully declares the war a failure, stating that zeus has entangled me in madness. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Thebaid and achilleid download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
It reflects the more private side of roman culture, its pleasures, houses, gardens, friendships, and personal losses. Dilkes commentary on statius achilleid, with a new introduction. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Her signature move was transforming people into animals. Dilkes 1954 commentary with a new introduction by robert cowan bristol phoenix press 2005, brings statius achilleid into the centre of latin. In the very first line of the iliad, the poet addresses the muse, who inspires him with song, and asks her to sing through him the story of the wrath of the son of peleus, aka achilles. C this article has been rated as cclass on the projects quality scale. This new commentary on valerius argonautica book 8 is an interesting aid to the analysis of the last book of this poem. The evergrowing garrison of scholars working on these poems valerius flaccus argonautica, silius italicus punica, and statius thebaid and achilleid has yielded a slew of excellent monographs, with focus shifting especially in the last few years to muchneeded commentaries on individual books. What remains is an account of the heros early life with the centaur. For a few more dollars, you can acquire all three of the loeb statius volumes, and thus get. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Lombardos achilleid is a welcome translation that makes the text available for regular classroom instruction.
His introductory commentary on book ii of the aeneid, designed for students starting from an intermediate knowledge of latin, offers the essential tools for a full understanding, correct translation, and appropriate interpretation of vergils text. Yet the existing first book and the earliest part of the second have a charm and freshness matched only in some of ovids. The thebaid disposed of, statius launched a second epic on the life and death of achilles. Yet the completed first book and the earliest part of the second have a charm and freshness matched only in some of ovids most lively and engaging work. With the exception of a poem on the unscripted death of a lion in the colosseum, book ii of statius silvae is largely domestic in theme. The book does not include a greek text important matters pertaining to the text are discussed in the commentary. Herzogin anna amalia bibliothek formerly thuringische landesbibliothek ms. Books sixteen to twentytwo all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951like book nine, book sixteen marks a crucial turning point in the iliad. Click download or read online button to get thebaid and achilleid book now. One of the most entertaining short narratives of all time, the achilleid is a standalone work of compelling contemporary interest that moves with great rapidity and clarity. Glaucus swam to the island of circe, a crazy sorceress lady. My study offers an intertextual and intratextual approach to.
This poetry, long seen as derivative or decadent, is increasingly appreciated for the daring and originality of its responses both to the greek and latin literary tradition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Id love to see a section on the reception of the achilleid in the drp, but sadly there is little secondary scholarship on that. The outcome of achilles anger is the will of zeus, but it also killed a huge number of achaean soldiers. Commentary on achilleid book two through the lens of the homeric tradition. For a few more dollars, you can acquire all three of the loeb statius volumes, and thus get the silvae and the achilleid as well as the thebaid. Statius thebaid and the poetics of civil war by charles. Yet the completed first book and the earliest part of the second have a charm and freshness matched only. Book nine, a crucial turning point in the poem all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 the assembly when book nine opens, the greeks have suffered serious reverses. The palace of the sun turns out to be made entirely of precious metals, and far superior to anything featured on mtvs cribs ovid tells us that what was most stupendously awesome, however, was the artwork on the doors.
Diomedes rises up before the men and criticizes agamemnon, telling him that he may sail if he. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Only about one and a half books 1,127 dactylic hexameters were completed before the poets death. The manuscripts of lactantius placidus commentary on the. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Some remarks on statiuss achilleid summary twice in the achilleid thetis affirms that she made her son invulnerable on day. Juxtaposes the newly edited full latin text with an accessible translation and extensive contextualizing introduction. Feb 17, 2011 with the exception of a poem on the unscripted death of a lion in the colosseum, book ii of statius silvae is largely domestic in theme. Rodents do spread plague, so the association between a divine mouse function and delivering plague makes sense, even if the greeks werent completely aware of the connection. Book 14 begins in flashback mode, carried over from the last book. His surviving latin poetry includes an epic in twelve books, the thebaid.
Publius papinius statius was a roman poet who flourished in the late c1st a. It is hoped that the volume as a whole will lead scholars to a better understanding of the epic style as well as of many wellknown thematic problems on a larger scale. Information on the first book of the iliad of homer. Armed with dilke in paperback and hs excellent monograph. Statius, thebaid 2 edited with an introduction, translation, and commentary edited by kyle gervais. Despite its variety, the book is carefully constructed as a unit, and this. Achilleid by publius papinius statius librarything. The catalogues in book 2 recieve especially full treatment. Homer begins by asking the muse to help him sing the story of the rage of achilles.
He kicked major butt of the battlefield, did what the gods told him, and he was smokin hot. This dissertation is comprised of an introduction, a lemmatised commentary and three extended chapters on statius thebaid 1. As a result, the editions of the text of the commentary based on one, two or a few haphazardly selected have been uncritical and far from definitive. The song of achilles by madeline miller, the iliad by homer, the silence of the girls by pat barker, ransom by david malouf, a. As a poet, statius was versatile in his abilities and his work includes an epic poem, the thebaid, a collection of occasional poetry, the silvae, and the unfinished epic, the achilleid. Books one, two and three all quotations from the iliad are from the translation of richmond lattimore, university of chicago press, 1951 how the plot develops.
He is also known for his appearance as a guide in the purgatory section of dantes epic poem, the divine comedy. In book one, thetis is doubtless the dominant character, not only of the first. These last two works relate the stories of the seven against thebes and the youth of achilles respectively. Statius, achilleid book 1 theoi classical texts library. From the very beginning, the poet confronts us with a problem which runs as a red thread throughout the entire first book. Some observations homer begins by calling upon the goddess the muse, the goddess of poetry to sing of the anger of achilleus and its devastating. Statius achilleid is perhaps the most remarkable of all latin epic poems.
Especially fine are the brief introductions to each section of the narrative, where one will find the most extended literary criticism of the poem in. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. In addition to the translation of statius silvae, thebaid and achilleid, these books. Commentary on achilleid book two through the lens of the. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Popular achilles books meet your next favorite book. The surviving parts relate the heros childhood and as the greeks wage war against troy, his mother thetis hides her son. Finally, this book is beautifully laid out and printed, on highquality papernot a minor consideration, since the price is a bit step for a volume of relatively modest physical dimensions. Its project to tell the whole life of achilles was cut short by the poets untimely death.
This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Its compact narrative, which encompasses a brutish childhood, an overprotective mother, temporary gender bending, sexual violence, and a final coming to manhood with the promise of future military prowess, may be. There, vulcan, the god of fire and technology, had created a picture of the world through metalworking. Even though he had a pretty nasty temper, to the ancient greeks he was the epitome of everything a man should be. Diomedes rises up before the men and criticizes agamemnon, telling him that he may sail if he wishes, but that he will stay and fight the trojans. Composed around 1250 by an unknown author in the region of orlans, the vulgate commentary on ovids metamorphoses is the most widely disseminated and reproduced medieval work on ovids epic compendium of classical mythology and materialist philosophy. According to its opening it was to contain the heros career from his youthful adventure in scyros on. Edited with an introduction, translation, and commentary edited by kyle gervais.