Statius and the Thebaid
Dr Vessey's critical study of Statius' Thebaid, examines the poem as an elaborate and sustained allegory of the emotions - a study in the extremes of human behaviour. His study should be valuable for classicists and for medievalists alike.
Criticism, interpretation, etc
viii, 357 pages 23 cm
9780521200523, 0521200520
636364
Preface; Introduction; 1. The Silvae and Statius' art; 2. The Thebaid: basis and form; 3. Figures of ira and pietas; 4. The defeat of Adrastus; 5. The Argives at Nemea; 6. Statius and epic convention; 7. Statius and the supernatural; 8. Peacemakers and warmongers; Appendix; Bibliography; Index of passages cited; General index.