Callimachus' Book of Iambi
Published on 18. November 1999
Book
Hardback
358 pages
978-0-19-924006-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers a detailed discussion of Callimachus' collection of Iambi.
The chapters on individual poems set out the evidence for the text; address questions of linguistic and antiquarian detail; attempt an interpretation of each poem as a whole; consider the arrangement of the poems, and the composition of the book.
The author argues that the collection consisted of thirteen pieces; that the arrangement of the collection goes back to the poet himself, and that the Iambi are one of the earliest surviving poetry books. An attempt is made to relate this new form of poetic composition to the influence of scholarly interests and techniques on Hellenistic poetry in general, and on Callimachus in particular.
The study includes a list of the papyri of the Iambi, and a list of new readings, supplements, conjectures, and other differences from Pfeiffer's text.
The chapters on individual poems set out the evidence for the text; address questions of linguistic and antiquarian detail; attempt an interpretation of each poem as a whole; consider the arrangement of the poems, and the composition of the book.
The author argues that the collection consisted of thirteen pieces; that the arrangement of the collection goes back to the poet himself, and that the Iambi are one of the earliest surviving poetry books. An attempt is made to relate this new form of poetic composition to the influence of scholarly interests and techniques on Hellenistic poetry in general, and on Callimachus in particular.
The study includes a list of the papyri of the Iambi, and a list of new readings, supplements, conjectures, and other differences from Pfeiffer's text.
Reviews / Votes
... considerable achievement and contribution. * Journal of Hellenic Studies * ... this is an important and erudite book, which contributes considerably to the study of the Iambi and not only fulfils its claim of securing the basic understanding of the text, but also helps us to understand the way in which Callimachus gave new life to an old poetic genre. * Gnomon * ... an important contribution to our understanding of these poems. * Gnomon * ... this book is an astonishing achievement for a young scholar. * Religious Studies Review *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
frontispiece
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
639 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-924006-7 (9780199240067)
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