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The historical tragedy Octauia focuses on Nero's divorce from the princess Octavia and subsequent marriage to Poppaea Sabina. This 2003 book includes a full-length introduction, a new edition of the text based on a fresh examination of the manuscripts, and a detailed commentary dealing with textual, linguistic and literary points.

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Review of the hardback: 'It is now Ferri's day. This book compares well with the other volumes in the Cambridge series and will need to be consulted by anyone even contemplating serious work on the Octavia.' BMCR

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Introduction; Text; Commentary; Appendices.

Octavia

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 7/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521117722, 978-0521117722
      ISBN10: 0521117720
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The historical tragedy Octauia focuses on Nero's divorce from the princess Octavia and subsequent marriage to Poppaea Sabina. This 2003 book includes a full-length introduction, a new edition of the text based on a fresh examination of the manuscripts, and a detailed commentary dealing with textual, linguistic and literary points.

      Trade Review
      Review of the hardback: 'It is now Ferri's day. This book compares well with the other volumes in the Cambridge series and will need to be consulted by anyone even contemplating serious work on the Octavia.' BMCR

      Table of Contents
      Introduction; Text; Commentary; Appendices.

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