The first English translation of Dracontius' Orestes offers insight into a Latin poem from Vandal North Africa, making it accessible to a wider audience. With thorough notes and a detailed introduction, this edition serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in late antique Latin poetry, ancient epic and tragedy, and comparative literature.
From the awe-inspiring story of the Creation to the defeats and triumphs of the Children of Israel and the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus, here are the greatest accounts from the greatest book ever written, presented in an accessible form for contemporary readers. Enhanced with annotations, Paul Roche's brilliant retelling of these stories is at once impeccably accurate and vibrantly told. He brings to life the saga of Joseph and the coat of many colors, the drama of the fall of Jericho, the heroism of a young David fighting Goliath and the lust of an older David for Bathsheba, the glory and wisdom of Solomon, the bravery of Judith, the dark despair of Job, the faith of Daniel in the lion's den, the joy of the Nativity, and the miracle of the Resurrection. These are just a few of the many great biblical stories presented in this masterful translation by a distinguished poet and scholar.
El rey Edipo es considerado por Aristóteles como la tragedia perfecta, y junto a Antígona, es una de las más representadas en los escenarios. Desde la Antigüedad hasta hoy, los temas de Sófocles han fascinado a dramaturgos de todo el mundo. Sófocles es el segundo de los "tres grandes trágicos", y sus obras son valoradas por su equilibrio. Ningún estudiante de literatura puede pasar sin conocer al menos una de sus piezas. Además de sus obras más conocidas, Edipo Rey y Antígona, su colección incluye Electra, Filoctetes, Las Traquinias, Ayax y Edipo en Colono. Las tragedias de Sófocles abordan temas universales como el destino, la moralidad y la lucha interna del ser humano, explorando la condición humana y las consecuencias de las decisiones. Estas obras han influido en la literatura y el teatro a lo largo de los siglos, ofreciendo una profunda reflexión sobre la vida y la tragedia.
Set against the backdrop of Nero's reign, the epic poem Civil War by Lucan offers a dramatic exploration of the conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. Celebrated as a monumental literary work of the Roman Empire, it captures the chaos and moral dilemmas of civil strife. This comprehensive guide serves to enhance understanding of Lucan's themes and style, making it particularly beneficial for students new to his poetry, while remaining accessible to all readers interested in this significant historical narrative.