Statius' 'Thebaid': A Reconsideration
by Frederick M. Ahl, Ithaca, N. Y.
Contents
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| Introduction |
2804 |
I. The Theme of Civil War |
2812 |
II. Setting the Limits |
2817 |
III. A Prayer and its Consequences |
2822 |
IV. The Poet and the Anonymous Critic |
2828 |
V. Opponents of Absolute Power |
2830 |
VI. Eteocles and Domitian |
2832 |
VII. Jupiter Listens In |
2834 |
VIII. Jupiter and the Underworld |
2841 |
IX. Jupiter and Mars |
2845 |
X. Jupiter and Bacchus |
2849 |
XI. Polynices and Adrastus |
2850 |
XII. Polynices, Adrastus and Mithra |
2855 |
XIII. Pluto and Amphiaraus |
2858 |
XIV. Amphiaraus, Adrastus, and the Gods |
2863 |
XV. The Centaurs of Pholus |
2866 |
XVI. The Swan Priest |
2867 |
XVII. Polynices: The Strategy of Exile |
2869 |
XVIII. Eteocles as King |
2873 |
XIX. Tydeus' Metamorphosis |
2876 |
XX. The Skipper of an Italian Boat |
2877 |
XXI. Character and Situation |
2878 |
XXII. The Duel |
2883 |
XXIII. Posthumous Power |
2885 |
XXIV. The Innocent and Well Intentioned |
2886 |
XXV. The Altar of Clemency |
2890 |
XXVI. The Changing Needs of Refuge |
2892 |
XXVII. Theseus |
2894 |
XXVIII. Boundaries and Definitions |
2898 |
XXIX. Conclusion |
2903 |
| Select Bibliography |
2905 |
