Rondholz, Anke
The Versatile Needle
Hosidius Geta’s Cento "Medea" and Its Tradition
Series:Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes 15
Aims and Scope
The cento-tragedy Medea usually attributed to Hosidius Geta was transmitted in the Codex Salmasianus (now Codex Parisinus 10318). This is a comprehensive study and reevaluation of the text against the background of the ancient cento tradition, also providing a new English translation. After developing a new definition of the ancient conception of the cento in general, Geta’s cento technique and his use of the Vergilian text as well as his relation to the Greek and Roman models for his Medea are examined. It is shown that his play is innovative and sophisticated in both technique and content.
Supplementary Information
- 23 x 15.5 cm
- x, 172 pages
- Language:
- English
- Type of Publication:
- Monograph
- Keywords:
- Cento; Hosidius Geta; Intertextuality; Medea
- Subjects
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Greek
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Latin > Latin Texts (including Commentaries and Translations)
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Latin > Latin Language and Literature
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Greek
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Latin > Latin Texts (including Commentaries and Translations)
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Latin > Latin Language and Literature
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Greek
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Latin > Latin Texts (including Commentaries and Translations)
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Latin > Latin Language and Literature
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