Excerpt from L. Annaei Senecae Tragoediae: Accedunt Incertae Originis Tragoediae Tres
Recensio A cum aliquotiens typîs esset deseripta, pri mum ab H. Auantic secundum seuerioris artis leges expolita (in sed. Aldi a. Unxvn) omnium deinceps editorum usque ad hoc tempus exemplariam fundamentum erat. Etenim ne post florentinnm quidem repertum quisquam editorum a se inps trare potuit, nt textum tragoediamm ad prae3tantissimi libri normam nia ac ratione constitueret. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a critical edition of ten tragic plays ascribed to the Roman philosopher and statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca, who lived in the 1st century CE during the reign of Nero. The plays include Hercules Furens, Thyestes, The Phoenician Women, Phaedra, Oedipus, Agamemnon, Medea, Hercules Oetaeus, Troades, and Octavia. This volume is of particular interest to scholars and students of Latin literature, as it offers a comprehensive and meticulously researched analysis of these influential dramatic works. The critical apparatus provides a wealth of philological and historical insights, shedding light on the textual transmission, sources, and reception of Seneca's tragedies. The accompanying commentary explores the plays' literary and rhetorical qualities, their philosophical and ethical themes, and their relevance to Roman history and culture. Through its in-depth examination of Seneca's dramatic oeuvre, this book enhances our understanding of Roman tragedy and its enduring impact on Western literature. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780366955565_0
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