Early Greek poets' lives : the shaping of the tradition / by Maarit Kivilo.

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Kivilo, Maarit

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TextSeries: Brill ebook titles | Mnemosyne, Supplements ; 322. | Mnemosyne Supplements Online, Volumes 204-407, ISBN: 9789004322288Publisher: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2010Description: 1 online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9789004193284

Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Early Greek Poets' Lives: The Shaping of the TraditionDDC classification:

881/.0109 B 22

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PA3043 .K58 2010

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Contents:

Preliminary Material / M. Kivilo -- Chapter One. Introduction / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Two. Hesiod / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Three. Stesichorus / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Four. Archilochus / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Five. Hipponax / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Six. Terpander / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Seven. Sappho / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Eight. The Formation Of Biographical Traditions / M. Kivilo -- Chapter Nine. Conclusion / M. Kivilo -- Appendix / M. Kivilo -- References / M. Kivilo -- Bibliography / M. Kivilo -- Index / M. Kivilo.

Summary: This book examines the formation and development of the biographical traditions about early Greek poets, focusing on the traditions of Hesiod, Stesichorus, Archilochus, Hipponax, Terpander and Sappho. The study provides a detailed overview of the traditions and chronographical material about these poets and seeks to clarify who were the creators of the particular traditions; what were the sources; when the traditions were formed; and to what extent they are shaped by formulaic themes and story-patterns. It challenges several mainstream assumptions on the subject, for example, that the traditions were formed mainly in the Post-Classical period; that the only significant source for the legends is the works of the particular poet; and that the poets were perceived as "new heroes."

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This book examines the formation and development of the biographical traditions about early Greek poets, focusing on the traditions of Hesiod, Stesichorus, Archilochus, Hipponax, Terpander and Sappho. The study provides a detailed overview of the traditions and chronographical material about these poets and seeks to clarify who were the creators of the particular traditions; what were the sources; when the traditions were formed; and to what extent they are shaped by formulaic themes and story-patterns. It challenges several mainstream assumptions on the subject, for example, that the traditions were formed mainly in the Post-Classical period; that the only significant source for the legends is the works of the particular poet; and that the poets were perceived as "new heroes."

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