A POETICS OF TRANSFORMATION Prudentius and Classical Mythology Malamud, Martha A.
1947 Cornell University Press 1989 Fine in Near Fine dust jacket Hardcover Very minor rubbing to DJ. Dustjacket is protected in mylar. ; Examines conflicting cultural, religious, and literary codes in the work of Prudentius (348-post 405) , perhaps the most influential poet of Late Antiquity. Illuminates Prudentius' use of paradigms from classical mythology and suggests that his poetry constitutes both an analysis and a critique of the Christianity of his day. ; Cornell Studies in Classical Philology; 224 pages 0801422493 $45.00USD Click here to order or message the dealer
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