Stefano Rebeggiani: 1 book
The Fragility of Power
Statius, Domitian and the Politics of the Thebaid
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2018
Statius' narrative of the fraternal strife of the Theban brothers Eteocles and Polynices has had a profound influence on Western literature and fascinated generations of scholars and readers. This book studies in detail the poem's view of power and its interaction with historical contexts. Written...
