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James J. Clauss
Rescuing Jason from his status as the ineffectual hero of Apollonius’s epic poem, this study redefines the epic hero and explains how Apollonius created, in Jason, a man more realistic…
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This revelatory exploration of Book One of the Argonautica rescues Jason from his status as the ineffectual hero of Apollonius’ epic poem. James J. Clauss argues that by posing the…
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J Clauss
Offering unparalleled scope, A Companion to Hellenistic Literature in 30 newly commissioned essays explores the social and intellectual contexts of literature production in the Hellenistic period, and examines the relationship…
From the dawn of European literature, the figure of Medea has inspired artists in all fields throughout all centuries. This work examines the major representations of Medea in myth, art…
Filippo Coarelli
Organized by walking tours and illustrated throughout with maps, drawings, and plans, this book covers Rome’s ancient sites, and includes the major monuments in a large area outside Rome proper…
