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The Cypria (Hellenic Studies Series),Used
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The Cypria, so named because its poet supposedly came from the island of Cyprus, was an early Greek epic that is known to us primarily through quotations and references to passages by later authors, as well as through a prose summary of its plot and contents.Malcolm Davies uses linguistic evidence from the available verbatim fragments, along with other considerations, to suggest that the Cypria was written after Homer and was intended as a sort of prequel to the plot of the Iliad. In light of this evidence, it is noteworthy that many of the incidents described in the Cypria seem markedly unHomeric; to give just one example, the Judgment of Paris, a popular subject in later Greek literature and art, most likely received its first detailed treatment in the Cypria, whereas the Iliad mentions it only fleetingly.Here Davies collects and translates the extant fragments of the Cypria and provides a commentary that anchors it in the Homeric context as well as in the broader world of ancient Greek art and literature.
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- Q: What is 'The Cypria' about? A: 'The Cypria' is an early Greek epic that serves as a prequel to the Iliad. It explores themes such as the Judgment of Paris and other significant events in Greek mythology, primarily through quotations and references by later authors.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Cypria'? A: The author of 'The Cypria' is Malcolm Davies, who provides translations and commentary on the existing fragments of the poem.
- Q: When was 'The Cypria' published? A: 'The Cypria' was published on June 11, 2019.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Cypria'? A: 'The Cypria' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Cypria' have? A: 'The Cypria' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any commentary included in 'The Cypria'? A: Yes, Malcolm Davies includes a commentary that helps contextualize the fragments of 'The Cypria' within both the Homeric narrative and the broader ancient Greek literary tradition.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Cypria'? A: 'The Cypria' falls under the category of Criticism & Theory, focusing on ancient Greek literature.
- Q: Can 'The Cypria' be considered a companion to the Iliad? A: Yes, 'The Cypria' is often viewed as a companion to the Iliad, as it describes events leading up to the Trojan War that are briefly mentioned in the Iliad.
- Q: What makes 'The Cypria' significant in Greek literature? A: 'The Cypria' is significant because it provides insight into early Greek epic poetry and its influence on later works, as well as introducing key mythological themes that resonate in ancient Greek art and literature.
- Q: Are there any existing fragments of 'The Cypria'? A: Yes, 'The Cypria' is known through a few surviving fragments, which Malcolm Davies collects and translates in this edition.