Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Mozley, J. H. (John Henry)

Description

1. 1 online resource.

Summary

1. Valerius Flaccus flourished c. 70-90 BCE and composed an incomplete epic Argonautica in eight books, on the quest for the golden fleece. Valerius effectively rehandles the story already told by Apollonius Rhodius, recalls Virgilian language and thought, displays learning, and alludes to contemporary Rome.

Series statement

1. Loeb Classical Library 286

Uniform title

1. Argonautica (Online)
2. Loeb Classical Library 286.

Alternative title

1. Argonautica (Online)

Subject

1. Medea, consort of Aegeus, King of Athens (Mythological character) > Poetry
2. Jason (Mythological character) > Poetry
3. Argonauts (Greek mythology)
4. Argonauts (Greek mythology) > Poetry
5. Epic poetry, Latin > Translations into English

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliography and index.

Access (note)

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

System details (note)

1. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Language (note)

1. Text in Latin with English translation on facing pages.

Source of description (note)

1. Description based on print version record.

Author

1. Valerius Flaccus, Gaius, active 1st century.

Title

1. Argonautica [electronic resource] / Valerius Flaccus ; with an English translation by J.H. Mozley.

Imprint

1. Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 2014.

Edition

1. Rev.

Series

1. Loeb Classical Library 286
2. Loeb Classical Library 286.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliography and index.

Access

1. Access restricted to authorized users.

System details

1. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Language

1. Text in Latin with English translation on facing pages.

Note

1. Description based on print version record.

Connect to:

1. Available onsite at NYPL

Added author

1. Mozley, J. H. (John Henry)

Other form:

1. Print version: Valerius Flaccus, Gaius, active 1st century. Argonautica. Rev. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1934 9780674993167