An Introduction to Octavia Prætexta: Submitted in Partial Fulfilment, of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, in the Faculty of ... in the City of New York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Uncover a focused look at Roman tragedy through Octavia Praetexta
This study surveys authorship, date, and the dramatic life of a rare Roman play, offering clear analysis for readers of classical literature.
This scholarly work traces how Octavia fits into Roman theater, contrasts it with Greek tragedy, and explores sources, historical context, and the author’s methods. It balances textual detail with accessible explanations, helping readers understand how late Roman drama was shaped by politics, philosophy, and stage craft.- Definitions of genre and form in Roman tragedy and the Praetexta
- Arguments about date, authorship, and sources behind Octavia
- Comparisons to Tacitus, Dio, and other ancient writers to frame interpretation
- Discussion of stage conventions, character drawing, and rhetoric
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the authorship and philosophical implications of the nine plays attributed to Roman philosopher and statesman Seneca. The author challenges the common assumption that all the plays were created by Seneca, providing detailed philological and historical evidence to make the case for multiple authors. Working chronologically, the text places each play within its historical and literary context, highlighting the ways in which they reflect the turbulent times in which they were written. Seneca's influence on later writers, including Shakespeare, is also considered. This book will appeal to students of drama, history, philosophy, as well as general readers interested in the dynamics of this creative period. 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 # 9781330695548_0
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