The Medieval Tradition Of Thebes
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Author | : Dominique Battles |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2004-06-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1135879494 |
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As the story of the war between the sons of Oedipus and their cursed race, the Theban legend rivaled that of Troy in popularity and importance for medieval poets and audiences. Dominique Battles explores the vernacular Theban narratives of the Middle Ages, including the Old French Roman de Thebes (1154), Boccaccio's Teseida , Chaucer's Theban poems (Anelida and Arcite (1370s), the Knights Tale , and the Theban subtext of the Troilus (1380s)), and John Lydgate's Siege of Thebes (1422). The Medieval Tradition of Thebes constitutes the first comprehensive study of the classical legend of Thebes in the Middle Ages. Far from representing a single consistent legend, the story of the civil war between Eteocles and Polynices took on a variety of forms and purposes, each of which presents its own historical paradigm. By tracing the relationship between these texts, Battles demonstrates how each succeeding adaptation of Thebes builds upon and challenges those before it.
Author | : Dominique Battles |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Eteocles (Greek mythology) |
ISBN | : 041596993X |
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The first comprehensive study of the classical legend of Thebes in the Middle Ages.
Author | : John Lydgate |
Publisher | : Medieval Institute Publications |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2001-03-01 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 158044427X |
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John Lydgate's The Siege of Thebes, written c. 1421-22, is the only Middle English poetic text that recounts the fratricidal struggle between Oedipus's sons Eteocles and Polynices as they contend for the lordship of Thebes. The text reflects the problem of poetic authority and the political and ethical themes of Lydgate's poetic career in the 1420s, when he was writing as a Lancastrian propagandist and as unofficial royal poet.
Author | : David Anderson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 744 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Download The Legendary History of Thebes in Boccaccio's Teseida and Chaucer's Knight's Tale Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Author | : Nicholas Rockwell |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2017-06-26 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317218299 |
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Thebes offers a scholarly survey of the history and archaeology of the city, from 1600 BCE – 476 CE. Discussions of major developments in politics, war, society and culture form the basis of a chronological examination of one of Greece’s most powerful and dynamic cities. By taking a broad view, the book’s account speaks to larger trends in the ancient Mediterranean world while also demonstrating how Thebes was unique in its ancient context. It provides an up-to-date examination of all available information: topographic, demographic, numismatic, epigraphic, archaeological and textual discussions provide the most complete, current picture of ancient Thebes and illustrate the value of an interdisciplinary approach.
Author | : Daniel W. Berman |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2015-02-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1107077362 |
Download Myth, Literature, and the Creation of the Topography of Thebes Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book shows how the legendary past of Greek Thebes influenced the development of the city's landscape from the time of the oral epics to the Roman period. It will appeal to readers with interests in the relationships between Greek myth, ancient topography and archaeology, and the development of urban space.
Author | : Charles Ham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 1922 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Nancy Demand |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2014-04-08 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317695380 |
Download Thebes in the Fifth Century (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
In the fifth century BC Thebes, faced with the challenges presented by defeat and disgrace in the Persian Wars – it had sided with the invaders – succeeded not only in regaining its former prominence, but also in laying the groundwork for its hegemony of Greece in the early part of the fourth century. In Thebes in the Fifth Century, first published in 1982, Nancy Demand examines the political and military history of this renowned city, as well as a number of other aspects of Theban culture and society: its physical layout, religious cults, poetry and music, arts, crafts and philosophy. Other topics of special interest include a chapter on Pythagoreanism in Thebes, an appendix on the evidence for the participation of women in Pythagoreanism, and an investigation, extending throughout the book, of the role of women in Theban society.
Author | : Dominique Battles |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2024-08-28 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1040091121 |
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This is the first book-length exploration of the type-scenes of western medieval literature from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries, spanning both the Latinate and Germanic traditions. Type-scenes are the recurring, stock scenes comprising the basic structure and cognitive guidance for narrative. These formulaic scenes enabled medieval poets to express originality while honoring tradition. Central to medieval poetic invention, type-scenes form the vital “internal organs” of narrative, each serving a specialized function while working in concert with other organs to create and sustain the story. This accessible and engaging guide to medieval type-scenes consists of three parts: Part I is a compendium of the type-scenes commonly found in medieval narrative, including analyses of examples from individual poems. Part II explores combinations of type-scenes within single works of literature for purposes of chronology, characterization, or virtuosity. Part III examines how a single type-scene manifests across multiple poems, adapting to a variety of settings and periods, while maintaining its original intent. This volume kindles in scholars, teachers, and students alike a new and refreshing awareness of the foundational narrative strategies of medieval literature.
Author | : Sarantis Symeonoglou |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2014-07-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1400857678 |
Download The Topography of Thebes from the Bronze Age to Modern Times Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book is a comprehensive treatment of the development of Thebes as documented by archaeological and historical evidence and the literary tradition. Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.