De Properti Codice Lusatico (Classic Reprint)

Paul Koehler

ISBN 10: 0365942715 / ISBN 13: 9780365942719

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed study of Propertius, a prominent Roman poet of the Augustan era. The author examines the textual tradition of Propertius' work, offering a comprehensive analysis of the poet's literary style and major themes. The book situates Propertius within the broader context of Roman poetry, tracing his influence on subsequent generations of writers. The author delves into the complexities of Propertius' relationship with his contemporaries, exploring the social and political landscape of his time. Through meticulous examination of Propertius' verse, the author uncovers the poet's unique vision and the enduring significance of his contributions to Roman 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.

Seller Inventory # 9780365942719_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: De Properti Codice Lusatico (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: Latin
• ISBN 10: 0365942715
• ISBN 13: 9780365942719
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Latin

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Synopsis

Groundbreaking edition history of a Latin manuscript and its Propertius poems : This scholarly work examines the Lusaticus codex, a late medieval manuscript of Propertius, and traces how editors over time read, compare, and straighten its text.

It also weighs competing authorities and codic provenance to illuminate how this edition helps shape our understanding of the poet’s work.

This inaugural dissertation dives into manuscript evidence, discussing how different codices affect the textual basis for Propertius. It explains the methods used to identify the Lusatian manuscript’s unique readings and the debates among scholars about which source is "best" for restoring the text.

• Learn how editors reconstruct poems from scattered manuscript pages and marginal notes
• See how comparisons with Neapolitan and Groningian authorities influence edition choices
• Explore the practical challenges of textual criticism, including corrections, lacunae, and dating
• Understand how different physical features of the Lusaticus codex inform reading orders and verse counts

Ideal for readers of classical philology, textual criticism, and librarianship, this work suits researchers and students seeking a window into how scholarly editions are built from manuscript evidence.