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Aristaenetus, Erotic Letters
SBL Press, 2014 eISBN: 978-1-58983-742-3 | Cloth: 978-1-58983-882-6 | Paper: 978-1-58983-741-6 Library of Congress Classification PA3874.A3E5 2013 Dewey Decimal Classification 880.803538
ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | TOC
ABOUT THIS BOOK
The first complete English translation of Aristaenetus in nearly three centuries Through allusion and adaption of earlier authors, Aristaenetus recounts tales that are the stuff of comedy, erotic poetry, and ancient novel. Here we read of lovers who use every trope of erotic literature to praise their beloveds in over-the-top speeches. Aristaenetus amazes us with tales of paramours hatching complicated schemes to achieve their desires, while wily go-betweens help smooth their way. He presents us with accounts of unfaithful spouses who barely avoid capture in the midst of hair-raising and amusing infidelities. This sixth century collection is perfect for anyone interested in classical and postclassical literature. Features:
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Aristaenetus, Erotic Letters
ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | TOC
SBL Press, 2014
eISBN: 978-1-58983-742-3
Cloth: 978-1-58983-882-6
Paper: 978-1-58983-741-6
eISBN: 978-1-58983-742-3
Cloth: 978-1-58983-882-6
Paper: 978-1-58983-741-6
The first complete English translation of Aristaenetus in nearly three centuries
Through allusion and adaption of earlier authors, Aristaenetus recounts tales that are the stuff of comedy, erotic poetry, and ancient novel. Here we read of lovers who use every trope of erotic literature to praise their beloveds in over-the-top speeches. Aristaenetus amazes us with tales of paramours hatching complicated schemes to achieve their desires, while wily go-betweens help smooth their way. He presents us with accounts of unfaithful spouses who barely avoid capture in the midst of hair-raising and amusing infidelities. This sixth century collection is perfect for anyone interested in classical and postclassical literature.
Features:
- English translation and Greek text on facing pages
- Introduction with history of the text
- Discussion of intertextual connections with Greco-Roman authors
ABOUT THIS BOOK | AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY | TOC
