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Explore a fresh perspective on Latin literature with Epic and Empire in Vespasianic Rome. This academic work by Stover provides a new reading of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica, a famous epic poem composed during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (70-79 AD). While many scholars view this text through a pessimistic lens, this volume offers a different interpretation of the narrative. As Jason and the Argonauts embark on their legendary voyage to retrieve the Golden Fleece, the poem serves as more than just a tale of adventure. Stover examines how the epic reflects the restorative ideals of the Vespasianic era. Following the chaos of the civil war in 68-69 AD, the Roman Empire sought to rebuild and establish order. This book connects the themes of the Argonautica to those historical efforts of restoration, making it a valuable resource for students and historians of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Provides a new academic interpretation of Valerius Flaccus' Argonautica poem.

Examines the historical context of the Vespasian reign from 70-79 AD.

Connects the epic narrative of Jason and the Argonauts to Roman restorative ideals.

Offers an alternative viewpoint to traditional pessimistic readings of the text.

Analyzes how the poem reflects the period following the civil war of 68-69 AD.

Published by Oxford University Press for scholarly reliability.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 July 2012
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20 October 2011

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