Cassandra and the poetics of prophecy in greek and latin literature
Auteur :
Pillinger, Emily
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108462990
Date de publication :
10 nov. 2022
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
409 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Working from the example of the mythic prophet Cassandra, this book uses insights from translation theory to uncover the value of female seers' riddling prophecies in the most canonical of ancient Greek and Latin poetry. It will interest students and scholars of classics, translation studies, gender studies, and comparative literature.