The Thebaid of Publius Papinas Statius, an epic poem in twelve books completed in about A.D. 90, has been thought by many to stand second only to Virgil's Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and always dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. Though remaining within the Homeric and Virgilian tradition, it achieves its own power and vitality in thought, ...
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The Thebaid of Publius Papinas Statius, an epic poem in twelve books completed in about A.D. 90, has been thought by many to stand second only to Virgil's Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and always dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. Though remaining within the Homeric and Virgilian tradition, it achieves its own power and vitality in thought, language, and description. This new translation captures all power of the Latin original, demonstrating that the Thebaid is not only a masterpiece of poetry but a compelling story, at times horrifying, noble, and pathetic, of humankind bound by the power of Fate.
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Add this copy of Thebaid to cart. $28.00, good condition, Sold by BARNABY rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Oxford University Press.
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Good Condition. One or two light marks and bumps to cover. Contents lightly tanned, but otherwise clean and unmarked. Sound and serviceable overall. Publisher's note: "The Thebaid of Statius is an epic poem in twelve books, completed in about AD 90. It is thought by many to stand second only to the Aeneid among Latin narrative poems. It tells of the war between Eteocles and Polynices, sons of Oedipus, for the throne of Thebes. Rich in incident and dramatic in tone, it unfolds a panorama of human ambition and violence, triumph and catastrophe. The Thebaid is not only a masterpiece of poetry but also a compelling story, at times horrifying, noble, and pathetic, of humankind bound by the power of Fate."--BOOK JACKET. Size: 18 x 11 x 1.9 cm. lv, 373 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Poetry; Seven against Thebes (Greek mythology)--Poetry; Epic poetry, Latin--Translations into English; Genre; ISBN: 0192824538. ISBN/EAN: 9780192824530. Add. Inventory No: 241108ANY0325923.
Add this copy of Thebaid (the World's Classics) to cart. $30.65, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Oxford University Press.
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Add this copy of Thebaid, Volume I to cart. $31.14, new condition, Sold by Books2anywhere rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairford, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2004 by Loeb.
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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.
Add this copy of Thebaid (the World's Classics) to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Oxford University Press.
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Add this copy of Thebaid, Volume II to cart. $41.73, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bensenville, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Loeb.
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Add this copy of Thebaid (the World's Classics) to cart. $47.02, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Oxford University Press.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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New. 2004. Hardcover. This is the second part of a two-volume edition of Statius's epics "Thebaid" and "Achilleid", with a freshly edited Latin text facing an English translation. The extant portion of his unfinished "Achilleid" begins as a charming account of Achilles' life. Translator(s): Shackleton Bailey, D. R. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 168 x 118 x 25. Weight in Grams: 330......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. 2004. New ed. Hardcover. This is the first part of a two-volume edition of Statius's epics "Thebaid" and "Achilleid", with a freshly edited Latin text facing an English translation. Translator(s): Shackleton Bailey, D. R. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 122 x 34. Weight in Grams: 344......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
