Martial: Liber Spectaculorum by Kathleen M Coleman
This book is the first full-scale edition of the so-called Liber spectaculorum by Martial. A comprehensive introduction addresses the role of epigram in commemorating monuments and occasions, the connection between spectacle and imperial panegyric in Martial's oeuvre, characteristics of the collection, possible circumstances of composition and 'publication', transmission of the text, and related issues. Each epigram is followed by an apparatus criticus, an English translation, and a detailed commentary on linguistic, literary, and historical matters, adducing extensive evidence from epigraphy and art as well as literary sources. The book is accompanied by four concordances, five tables, two maps, 30 plates, and an appendix.
this commentary is entirely worth the wait, and moreExtremely learned, impressively thorough, and crystal-clear in organisation and exposition * Joseph Farrell, The Classical Review *
Coleman's Martial: Liber Spectaculorum is a splendid contribution to the study of this rich, difficult book of epigrams. * Luke Roman, Journal of Roman Studies *
....it has already gained the status of a cornerstone in 21st century Martialian studies. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
Coleman has defined the standard for future commentators on classical texts.
Coleman's book will be the definitive guide through the morass * William Fitzgerald, Hermathena *
...formidably learned. * Emily Gowers, TLS *
Coleman's Martial: Liber Spectaculorum is a splendid contribution to the study of this rich, difficult book of epigrams. * Luke Roman, Journal of Roman Studies *
....it has already gained the status of a cornerstone in 21st century Martialian studies. * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
Coleman has defined the standard for future commentators on classical texts.
Coleman's book will be the definitive guide through the morass * William Fitzgerald, Hermathena *
...formidably learned. * Emily Gowers, TLS *
Kathleen M. Coleman is Professor of Latin at Harvard University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198144816 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198144814 |
| Title | Martial: Liber Spectaculorum |
| Author | Kathleen M Coleman |
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| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2006-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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