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3.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant papyrologist, Not as brilliant a literary critic.,
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This review is from: Sappho and Alcaeus;: An introduction to the study of ancient Lesbian poetry (Hardcover)
The late D.L. Page's talents were certainly in creating solid, serviceable texts, such as his work with Aeschylus, the Poetarum Lesbiorum Fragmenta, etc. His exegesis of textual problems in this text is still remarkably useful, and provides the scholar with adequate information to proceed in an informed manner when working with the text. As far as a literary critic, Page has always been less than creative, looking at things with a rather prosaic lense. His interpretation of Alcaeus fr. 357 (LP Z34, V 140) is foolishly literal, and fails to contribute anything to the understanding of the piece. His wide reading and abilities with the language itself more than make up for his shortcomings, making this an essential book to have for suggestions that point the reader towards parallel passages, and as survey of the textual corruption/emendation in the selection of poems contained within.
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Sappho and Alcaeus: An Introduction to the Study of Ancient Lesbian Poetry. by Denys. Page (Hardcover - 1955)
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