{"product_id":"achilleid-publius-papinius-statius","title":"Achilleid | Publius Papinius Statius","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Achilleid by Publius Papinius Statius\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience one of the most entertaining and rapid short narratives of the classical world with the \u003cem\u003eAchilleid\u003c\/em\u003e by Publius Papinius Statius, presented in a masterful translation by Stanley Lombardo. This brilliant, stand-alone Roman epic poem offers a compelling, racy, and surprisingly contemporary look at the early life of Greek mythology's greatest warrior, Achilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Key Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike longer, traditional classical works, the \u003cem\u003eAchilleid\u003c\/em\u003e moves with incredible speed and clarity. The compact narrative encompasses a complex coming-of-age journey, tracking Achilles through a rough childhood, the desperate schemes of an overprotective mother trying to shield him from the Trojan War, elements of temporary gender-bending disguise, and raw emotional conflicts. Ultimately, the story culminates in his final coming to manhood with the looming promise of future military prowess beneath the walls of Troy.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eStatius breaks away from heavy, lugubrious tragedy to deliver an epic filled with literary playfulness, rich visual imagery, and a remarkably lighthearted treatment of mythological lore. This specific translation by Stanley Lombardo captures the full spectrum of a multi-layered text—making an enticing, perplexing, and deeply rewarding ancient classic accessible to modern readers without losing any of its historical nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achilleid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publius Papinius Statius\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTranslator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stanley Lombardo\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781624664069\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \/ Hardcover (Hackett Publishing Company)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical Literature \/ Epic Poetry \/ Ancient Roman \u0026amp; Greek Mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coming of Age, Fate vs. Choice, Motherhood, War and Heroism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefinitive Modern Translation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translated by Stanley Lombardo, widely praised by scholars for creating an engaging, fluid, and textually sound English version that sings off the page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Classroom Goldmine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended by academic experts, including Marjorie Curry Woods of the University of Texas at Austin, for its readability, cinematic visual imagery, and teaching utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Unique Look at Achilles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for fans of the \u003cem\u003eIliad\u003c\/em\u003e or modern mythological retellings who want to explore the rarely highlighted, fascinating backstory of Achilles' youth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51512847040827,"sku":"1624664067","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781624664069.jpg?v=1785348659","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/achilleid-publius-papinius-statius","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}