Description
VIVAM!. STUDIES ON THE WORK OF OVID
Book Summary
This volume brings together twelve internationally renowned specialists to offer a comprehensive and updated overview of studies on Ovid's work. Each chapter addresses a specific area of the author's poetic output, from textual transmission to the treatment of myth and his literary legacy. Conceived as a reference work for the commemorations of the bimillennium of Ovid's death, the book presents the achievements, challenges, and future perspectives of Ovidian research, establishing itself as an indispensable resource for scholars and students of classical literature.
What is it about?
The work is structured around the different sections of Ovid's poetic output, analyzed by experts in each field. It examines aspects such as the transmission and establishment of the text, the treatment of myths in his works, and the author's literary influence throughout the centuries. The volume not only offers an assessment of the current state of research but also identifies the methodological difficulties and the medium- and long-term perspectives that are opening up for Ovidian studies. In this way, it becomes a fundamental tool for understanding the complexity and enduring relevance of the Latin poet's work.
Main topics
- Analysis of Ovid's poetic output (major and minor works)
- Transmission and textual criticism of Ovidian manuscripts
- Treatment of myth in Ovid's poetry
- Literary survival and influence of Ovid throughout the centuries
- Current state and future perspectives of Ovidian research
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers, classical philologists, advanced students of Latin literature, and any specialized reader interested in Ovid's work. It is also highly useful for academics who wish to know the current landscape of Ovidian studies and the emerging lines of research in this field.
What this book provides
- An updated and multidisciplinary view of Ovidian studies, prepared by renowned experts.
- A detailed analysis of the main methodological and textual challenges in researching Ovid's work.
- Medium- and long-term perspectives that guide future lines of work for specialists and students.
Technical Data
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: University of Huelva
- Language: eng
- Subject: CLASSICAL TEXTS, LITERARY STUDIES: CLASSICAL, EARLY AND MEDIEVAL
- Collection: HCM. EXEMPLARIA CLASSICA SUPLEMENTS
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2018
- Number of pages: 352
- Weight: 870 g
Editorial Review
This is an essential reference work for Ovidian studies, especially in the context of the bimillennium of the poet's death. Bringing together twelve top-tier specialists ensures a rigorous and updated treatment of each area, from textual criticism to literary reception. Its transversal approach and its ability to point out both the achievements and the pending difficulties make it a valuable tool for researchers and advanced students seeking a complete and authoritative state of the art.