Prudentius and the landscapes of late antiquity /

This book takes a thematic approach to the poetry of the late Latin poet Prudentius, focusing in particular on his descriptions of the geographical and cultural landscapes of late antiquity. It is argued that the poet makes use of allusion to Augustan and early imperial Latin authors to present the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	O'Hogan, Cillian (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Prudentius, > 348- Landscapes > Rome. Christian poetry, Latin. Christianity and literature > Rome. Christian martyrs in literature. Paysages > Rome. Poésie chrétienne latine. Christianisme et littérature > Rome. Martyrs chrétiens dans la littérature. POETRY > Ancient, Classical & Medieval. Christian martyrs in literature Christian poetry, Latin Christianity and literature Landscapes Rome (Empire) Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Reading as a journey
Intertextual journeys
Urban space and Roman history
Pastoral and rural spaces
Describing art
Conclusion.