Priapea - Poems for a Phallic God

First published in 1988, Priapea is a collection of eighty Latin epigrams, English translated, that make up the corpus Priapeorum, which displays remarkable skill, artistry and wit.

List of contents

List of Illustrations Preface Note to the Reader 1. The Priapea: Introduction 2. Priapea: Poems about Priapus 3. The Priapea: Text and Translation Appendices Index

About the author

Translated and edited by W. H. Parker

Summary

First published in 1988, Priapea is a collection of eighty Latin epigrams, English translated, that make up the corpus Priapeorum, which displays remarkable skill, artistry and wit.

Product details

• Authors: W H Parker
• Assisted by: W H Parker (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2024
• EAN: 9781032748900
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3274890-0
• No. of pages: 232
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; POETRY / General, Poetry, Latin, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Classic and pre-20th century poetry, Priapea;phallic god;poem;translation