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Apollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae
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Description for Apollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae
Paperback. Contains the English translations of Apollodorus' "Library" and Hyginus' "Fabulae" - the two important surviving 'handbooks' of classical mythography. This work discusses the issues of authorship, aim, and influence. It also includes an index of people and geographic locations, and an index of authors and works cited by the mythographers. Translator(s): Trzaskoma, Stephen M.; Smith, R. Scott. Num Pages: 328 pages, maps, geneal. tables. BIC Classification: DSBB; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
By offering, for the first time in a single edition, complete English translations of Apollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae--the two most important surviving "handbooks" of classical mythography--this volume enables readers to compare the two's versions of the most important Greek and Roman myths. A General Introduction sets the Library and Fabulae into the wider context of ancient mythography; introductions to each text discuss in greater detail issues of authorship, aim, and influence. A general index, an index of people and geographic locations, and an index of authors and works cited by the mythographers are also included.
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
247
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
445g
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9780872208209
SKU
V9780872208209
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99-2
About Apollodorus
Stephen M. Trzaskoma is Professor of Classics, University of New Hampshire. R. Scott Smith is Associate Professor of Classics, University of New Hampshire.
Reviews for Apollodorus' Library and Hyginus' Fabulae
To refer to this volume as just a translation is misleading, because Smith and Trzaskoma have provided much more, most notably the best short introduction to ancient mythography
and these particular authors
available in English. . . . The translations themselves are clear and accurate. [An] admirable volume. Smith and Trzaskoma are to be commended.
Kris Fletcher, Bryn Mawr Classical Review ... Read more
and these particular authors
available in English. . . . The translations themselves are clear and accurate. [An] admirable volume. Smith and Trzaskoma are to be commended.
Kris Fletcher, Bryn Mawr Classical Review ... Read more