Description
Book SynopsisBrilliantly revitalized by James, the Trojan Epic will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in Greek mythology and the legend of Troy.
Trade ReviewJames's accessible, lively rendition of Quintus's poem deserves to alter the face of ancient epic studies... He fuses a flexible and nuanced form of the ancient hexameter rhythm with contemporary idiom. His Posthomerica includes a superb introduction, lucid commentary, bibliography, index of the occurrence of proper names, and summaries of the action of each Book... A landmark publication. -- Edith Hall Times Literary Supplement 2005 Amazingly, the first full-scale introduction to Quintus and his poem in English. -- Martijn Cuypers Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2005 This third-century CE poem-which deals with the events surrounding Homer's Iliad and Odyssey-has been unfairly neglected and even denigrated by scholars more familiar with the Homeric epics. James attempts to rectify this situation in this comprehensive book. Choice 2005 Provides an excellent and accessible introduction, translation, and commentary for this neglected epic. -- Jean Alvares Classical Outlook 2006 Through J.'s industry and scholarship Quintus is served well in this volume, which will generate interest in the Trojan Epic and pave the way for a much-needed literary reappraisal. -- Katerina Carvounis Journal of Hellenic Studies 2006 Posthomerica clearly aims to be a work of scholarship. -- Robert Schmiel Mouseion: Journal of Classical Association of Canada 2006
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
The Trojan Epic
1. Penthesileia
2. Memnon
3. The Death of Achilles
4. The Funeral Games of Achilles
5. The Contest for the Armor of Achilles
6. The Arrival of Eurypylos
7. The Arrival of Neoptolemos
8. The Death of Eurypylos
9. The Arrival of Philoktetes
10. The Death of Paris
11. The Defense of Troy
12. The Wooden Horse
13. The Sack of Troy
14. The Departure of the Greeks
Critical Summary
Commentary
Index of Names
