About this title: The 12th-century epic Alexandreis recounts the life of Alexander but instead of recalling his glorious deeds and his emulation of Achilles, Walter of Chatillons' widely read poem focuses on Alexander's mortality and the rapid decline of his empire. Originally a thesis, this detailed study explores Walter's Christian use of the Classical epic genre and how he and other medieval writers reconstructed the past. Walter's Alexander is shown to be a flawed, pagan character with no control over his destiny despite his worldly success. Numerous Latin extracts with English translation.
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Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. Walter of Chatillon, the twelfth-century Latin poet now famed for his satirical lyrics, acquired international renown in the Middle Ages for his epic on Alexander the Great, the Alexandreis. This work did for the Middle Ages what Vergil had done for the Romans, proving the ability of the moderni to rival the ancients in learning and the arts. The ... read more
Description: PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. Walter of Chatillon, the twelfth-century Latin poet now famed for his satirical lyrics, acquired international renown in the Middle Ages for his epic on Alexander the Great, the Alexandreis. This work did for the Middle Ages what Vergil had done for the Romans, proving the ability of the moderni to rival the ancients in learning and the arts. The Alexandreis ... read more
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