9780282745684 - colluthi lycopolitani carmen de raptu helenae (classic reprint) von abel, eugenius (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on Colluthus, an epic poet from the 5th-6th century CE. It offers an in-depth analysis of his only surviving work, the epic poem "The Rape of Helen", alongside his position within the broader context of ancient Greek literature. Colluthus' work is considered a prime example of the literary genre known as Hellenistic poetry, which flourished in the centuries after Alexander the Great. This epic poem narrates the events leading up to the abduction of Helen, an event that sparked the Trojan War. The author explores the complexities of this pivotal episode in Greek mythology, delving into the motivations of the characters and the moral dilemmas posed by their actions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …