{"title":"Nonnos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNonnos\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating journey through classical mythology with poetic works that celebrate the grandeur of ancient tales. Readers can immerse themselves in intricate verse that weaves mythological narratives with rich cultural heritage, providing a window into the artistic and literary traditions of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Nonnos' writings invite reflection on the timeless stories that have shaped human imagination. These works blend lyrical expression with mythic grandeur, offering a unique experience for those drawn to the epic and the classical.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dionysiaca-volume-i-by-nonnos-9780674993792","title":"Dionysiaca, Volume I","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNonnos of Panopolis in Egypt, who lived in the fifth century of our era, composed the last great epic poem of antiquity. The \u003ci\u003eDionysiaca\u003c\/i\u003e, in 48 books, has for its chief theme the expedition of Dionysus against the Indians. However, the poet contrives to include all the adventures of the god (as well as much other mythological lore) in a narrative which begins with chaos in heaven and ends with the apotheosis of Ariadne's crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild ecstasy inspired by the god is certainly reflected in the poet's style, which is baroque, extravagant, and unrestrained. It seems that Nonnos was in later years converted to Christianity. In marked contrast to the \u003ci\u003eDionysiaca\u003c\/i\u003e, a poem dealing unreservedly with classical myths and redolent of a pagan outlook, there is extant and ascribed to him a hexameter paraphrase of the Gospel of John.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Loeb Classical Library edition of the \u003ci\u003eDionysiaca\u003c\/i\u003e is in three volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596235030764,"sku":"9780674993792","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f099ccf219c7c908a888ca2b31c912b8.jpg?v=1777930771"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nonnos.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}