Studies the first half of Sidonius’ fifth book of letters from a philological, literary and historical perspective
Sidonius stands at a crossroads between the last days of the Roman Empire in the Auvergne and Provence and the emergence of Burgundians and Visigoths as territorial powers. An aristocrat, politician, author and bishop, he was involved in and bore witness to this takeover. His literary prose is characterised by a floweriness which at times makes his letters ambiguous and ostentatiously obscure. This volume provides readers with a tool to understand this convoluted prose, enabling them to see the troubled political waters of the fifth century through the eyes of Sidonius.
The book contains a new critical edition of the first ten letters of Book 5 of Sidonius’ Epistulae, together with an accessible English translation and a philological and historical commentary. It provides a general introduction to the book as a whole and a detailed exploration of the letters that covers literary themes, models, prosopography, dating problems and prose rhythm. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it addresses historical questions relevant to the specific letters and to Sidonius’ position at the centre of the Romano-Gallic aristocracy.
Key features:
Provides the first commentary on Book 5 of Apollinaris’ Letters.
Includes a newly edited Latin text and a new English translation.
Contributes to an overall understanding of Sidonius’ literary output as a whole.
Offers a comprehensive and innovative study of key historical data, especially prosopography and dating of the letters.
Keywords: Sidonius Apollinaris; Late Antiquity; Latin Literature; Gaul; History of the Later Roman Empire; Latin Linguistics.
Studies the first half of Sidonius’ fifth book of letters from a philological, literary and historical perspective
Sidonius stands at a crossroads between the last days of the Roman Empire in the Auvergne and Provence and the emergence of Burgundians and Visigoths as territorial powers. An aristocrat, politician, author and bishop, he was involved in and bore witness to this takeover. His literary prose is characterised by a floweriness which at times makes his letters ambiguous and ostentatiously obscure. This volume provides readers with a tool to understand this convoluted prose, enabling them to see the troubled political waters of the fifth century through the eyes of Sidonius.
The book contains a new critical edition of the first ten letters of Book 5 of Sidonius’ Epistulae, together with an accessible English translation and a philological and historical commentary. It provides a general introduction to the book as a whole and a detailed exploration of the letters that covers literary themes, models, prosopography, dating problems and prose rhythm. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it addresses historical questions relevant to the specific letters and to Sidonius’ position at the centre of the Romano-Gallic aristocracy.
Key features:
Provides the first commentary on Book 5 of Apollinaris’ Letters.
Includes a newly edited Latin text and a new English translation.
Contributes to an overall understanding of Sidonius’ literary output as a whole.
Offers a comprehensive and innovative study of key historical data, especially prosopography and dating of the letters.
Keywords: Sidonius Apollinaris; Late Antiquity; Latin Literature; Gaul; History of the Later Roman Empire; Latin Linguistics.
The works of Sidonius Apollinaris, poet, politician and bishop, have long been the subject of interest in historical and theological studies, as he documents the life of the Gallo-Roman aristocracy and church in a time of social and political upheaval. The literary qualities of Sidonius’ letters, however, have only recently become the focus of research. This book places this aspect centre stage, considering Sidonius’ rich intertextuality with other authors, especially Pliny the Younger.
This critical edition comprises a newly edited Latin text of the second book of Sidonius Apollinaris’ Epistulae, a modern English translation and a literary, linguistic and historical commentary on the fourteen letters. The detailed commentary focuses on the literary Sidonius and his broad education and offers a narratological analysis of the text, highlighting its role as a book of leisure in the overarching collection of letters. The introduction focuses on the latest research on the second book of the Epistulae and shows how it is carefully anchored within the wider nine-book collection of letters.
The works of Sidonius Apollinaris, poet, politician and bishop, have long been the subject of interest in historical and theological studies, as he documents the life of the Gallo-Roman aristocracy and church in a time of social and political upheaval. The literary qualities of Sidonius’ letters, however, have only recently become the focus of research. This book places this aspect centre stage, considering Sidonius’ rich intertextuality with other authors, especially Pliny the Younger.
This critical edition comprises a newly edited Latin text of the second book of Sidonius Apollinaris’ Epistulae, a modern English translation and a literary, linguistic and historical commentary on the fourteen letters. The detailed commentary focuses on the literary Sidonius and his broad education and offers a narratological analysis of the text, highlighting its role as a book of leisure in the overarching collection of letters. The introduction focuses on the latest research on the second book of the Epistulae and shows how it is carefully anchored within the wider nine-book collection of letters.
Автор: Toner, Dr. Jerry (fellow Teacher And Director Of Studies In Classics) Название: Grand tour of the roman empire by marcus sidonius falx ISBN: 178125575X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781781255759 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 2579.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The first ever travel guide to the Roman Empire.
Автор: Toner, Dr. Jerry (fellow Teacher And Director Of Studies In Classics) Название: Grand tour of the roman empire by marcus sidonius falx ISBN: 1781257906 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781781257906 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 1668.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A brilliant and mind-bending exploration of brainwashing and thought control
Автор: Morris, Ian Название: Geography is destiny ISBN: 178125835X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781781258354 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 3795.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The story of Britain, from its first moments as an island to its possible future.
Автор: Gavin Kelly, Joop van Waarden Название: The Edinburgh Companion to Sidonius Apollinaris ISBN: 1474461697 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474461696 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 36432.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
A multidisciplinary survey of Sidonius Apollinaris and his works
First ever comprehensive research tool for Sidonius Apollinaris
Assembles leading international specialists on Sidonius and his age
Offers an assessment of past and currernt research in the field
Comprehensive bibliography includes all the scholarly literature on Sidonius
Supplemented by the regularly updated Sidonius website www.sidonapol.org
Sidonius Apollinaris, c.430 – c.485, poet and letter-writer, aristocrat, administrator and bishop, is one of the most distinct voices to survive from Late Antiquity and an eyewitness of the end of Roman power in the west.
The Edinburgh Companion to Sidonius Apollinaris is the first work of its kind, giving a full account of all aspects of his life and works and surveying past and current scholarship as well as new developments in research. This substantial and significant work of scholarship is divided into six thematic sections covering his social, political, linguistic, literary and prosopographical context as well as extensive new scholarship on the manuscript tradition and history of reception.
This interdisciplinary book combines the utility of a key research tool for the study of Sidonius with a significant offering of wholly new scholarly research.
Автор: Gavin Kelly, Joop van Waarden Название: The Edinburgh Companion to Sidonius Apollinaris ISBN: 1474461719 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474461719 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 30888.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание:
A multidisciplinary survey of Sidonius Apollinaris and his works
First ever comprehensive research tool for Sidonius Apollinaris
Assembles leading international specialists on Sidonius and his age
Offers an assessment of past and currernt research in the field
Comprehensive bibliography includes all the scholarly literature on Sidonius
Supplemented by the regularly updated Sidonius website www.sidonapol.org
Sidonius Apollinaris, c.430 – c.485, poet and letter-writer, aristocrat, administrator and bishop, is one of the most distinct voices to survive from Late Antiquity and an eyewitness of the end of Roman power in the west.
The Edinburgh Companion to Sidonius Apollinaris is the first work of its kind, giving a full account of all aspects of his life and works and surveying past and current scholarship as well as new developments in research. This substantial and significant work of scholarship is divided into six thematic sections covering his social, political, linguistic, literary and prosopographical context as well as extensive new scholarship on the manuscript tradition and history of reception.
This interdisciplinary book combines the utility of a key research tool for the study of Sidonius with a significant offering of wholly new scholarly research.
Автор: Gavin Kelly, Joop van Waarden Название: The Edinburgh Companion to Sidonius Apollinaris ISBN: 1474461700 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781474461702 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 30888.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание:
A multidisciplinary survey of Sidonius Apollinaris and his works
First ever comprehensive research tool for Sidonius Apollinaris
Assembles leading international specialists on Sidonius and his age
Offers an assessment of past and currernt research in the field
Comprehensive bibliography includes all the scholarly literature on Sidonius
Supplemented by the regularly updated Sidonius website www.sidonapol.org
Sidonius Apollinaris, c.430 – c.485, poet and letter-writer, aristocrat, administrator and bishop, is one of the most distinct voices to survive from Late Antiquity and an eyewitness of the end of Roman power in the west.
The Edinburgh Companion to Sidonius Apollinaris is the first work of its kind, giving a full account of all aspects of his life and works and surveying past and current scholarship as well as new developments in research. This substantial and significant work of scholarship is divided into six thematic sections covering his social, political, linguistic, literary and prosopographical context as well as extensive new scholarship on the manuscript tradition and history of reception.
This interdisciplinary book combines the utility of a key research tool for the study of Sidonius with a significant offering of wholly new scholarly research.
