The Fall of Troy (eBook)

Smyrnaeus Quintus active 4th century (Autor)

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2022
206 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654702394-4 (EAN)

Infos

Quintus Smyrnaeus, an author active in the 4th century, penned 'The Fall of Troy' which is an epic poem that serves as a continuation of Homer's 'Iliad'. The book follows the events leading up to the infamous Trojan War and the subsequent fall of the city through a series of intense battles and tragic love stories. Smyrnaeus's writing style mirrors that of classical Greek epic poetry with its use of elaborate imagery and heroic language, making it a fitting continuation of the epic tradition. The detailed descriptions of war strategies and the emotional turmoil of the characters provide the reader with a vivid portrayal of the legendary events surrounding Troy. Quintus Smyrnaeus likely drew inspiration from the rich oral tradition of Greek mythology, as well as his own interpretations of the well-known characters and plotlines. This book is recommended to readers who appreciate classical literature and are fascinated by the tales of ancient civilizations, as well as those who seek to delve deeper into the world of Greek epic poetry.

Autor

Quintus Smyrnaeus, an epic poet of antiquity, flourished during the latter part of the 4th century AD. Little is known about his life, including his birthplace; however, his epithet 'Smyrnaeus' suggests a connection to the ancient city of Smyrna, known as İzmir today, in modern-day Turkey. Quintus is primarily renowned for his epic poem 'The Fall of Troy' (also known as 'Posthomerica'), which serves as a literary bridge between Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'. Drawing upon the rich Homeric tradition, Quintus endeavored to fill the narrative gap that lingered between the two famed epics by depicting the events that transpired after the death of Hector and leading up to the fall of Troy and the departure of the Greeks. His work, although less celebrated than those of Homer, is of significant literary value for its preservation of the mythological and heroic narratives of ancient Greece in the Greek literary canon. Through his continuation of the epic cycle, Quintus exhibited a scholarly command of the dactylic hexameter— the meter of his accomplished predecessors. Despite its decline in popularity in the ensuing Byzantine period, 'The Fall of Troy' offers scholars vital insights into the epic storytelling and the cultural milieu of the Late Antiquity era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.5.2022
• Übersetzer: Arthur S. Way
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte
• Schlagworte: ancient epic • Ancient Greek poets • Classical literature • Classical Philology • Epic poems ancient • Epic Poetry • Extinct city • Greek • Greek Mythology • Greek mythology poetry • Greek poetry • Hexameter verse • historical fiction • historical poetry • Homeric Cycle • Homer's continuation • Mythological Characters • Mythological Epics • Poetry • Quintus Smyrnaeus • Translations into English • Trojan War • Trojan War narratives • Troy • Troy in literature • warrior hero