Suetonius: Diuus Claudius (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics) [Paperback]

Suetonius (Author), Donna W. Hurley (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521596769 | ISBN-13: 978-0521596763 | Publication Date: March 19, 2001

This volume presents the Latin text, accompanied by an introduction and a detailed commentary, of the biography of the emperor Claudius written by the early second-century AD author Suetonius. The commentary provides context for the factual and anecdotal information given in the text and also explains the author's method of composition and provides help with difficult grammatical points. The introduction contains sections on Suetonius, Claudius, and the text itself. This is the first English commentary on the Claudius Life to deal with both historical and stylistic issues.

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"...Hurley has done her work well, and has provided us with an excellent addition to the Cambridge series, one that will benefit students at both the beginning and advanced levels." Phoenix

"This work is highly recommended for all university libraries." Religious Studies Review

"Additions to the Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics series are welcome, and Hurley's Divus Claudius is no exception. Students of Roman history and Latin literature will find much to praise in this work.... This work is highly recommended for all university libraries." Religious Studies Review

"H.'s OLD citations are generally helpful by offering a quick starting-point for translation....Overall, [Divus Claudius] is a sound edition, and in paperback." Classical Bulletin

Book Description

This volume presents the Latin text, accompanied by an introduction and a detailed commentary, of the biography of the emperor Claudius written by the early second-century AD author Suetonius. The commentary provides context for the factual and anecdotal information given in the text and also explains the author's method of composition and provides help with difficult grammatical points. The introduction contains sections on Suetonius, Claudius, and the text itself. This is the first English commentary on the Claudius Life to deal with both historical and stylistic issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (March 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521596769
• ISBN-13: 978-0521596763
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Reason for celebration, April 23, 2002

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This review is from: Suetonius: Diuus Claudius (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics) (Paperback)

A new commentar on anceint Latin source is always a reason for celebration among the lovers of Roman history and culture.

This book of Donna W. Hurley is by far much more than the usual textual comments for students of Latin language. It is a comprehensive review of almost all what is worth knowing about Claudius and about the biograpy written by Suetonius, all this in addition to the very educating learned comments and explanations on the text per-se.

The writer shows great mastery of the relevant research findings, both about the emperor Claudius and Suetonius himself.

The only shortcoming of the book is that it is not a book for the casual educated reader which may find it difficult to encompass. This book shall serve best those who are well acquainted with the history of Rome and the Latin language. Such readers will have endless hours of great pleasure.