{"title":"Valerius Flaccus","description":"\u003cp\u003eValerius Flaccus offers a compelling journey through classical mythology with works like the \u003cem\u003eArgonautica\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings immerse readers in epic tales rich with adventure, heroism, and the intricate interplay of gods and mortals, reflecting the enduring power of ancient storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in Arts \u0026amp; Culture, these texts provide both literary depth and a vivid portrayal of Greco-Roman mythic tradition. Readers drawn to classical epics and poetic narratives will find a timeless resonance in Valerius Flaccus’s vivid verse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"argonautica-by-valerius-flaccus-9780674993167","title":"Argonautica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerius Flaccus, Gaius, a Latin poet who flourished in the period ca. 70–90 CE, composed in smooth and sometimes obscure style an incomplete epic \u003ci\u003eArgonautica\u003c\/i\u003e in eight books, focusing on the Quest for the Golden Fleece. The poem is typical of his age, being a free re-handling of the story already told by Apollonius Rhodius, whom he surpasses in arrangement, vividness, and description of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eValerius's poem exhibits much imitation of the language and thought of Virgil, and a great deal of learning. The chief interest of the epic lies in the relationship between Medea and Jason, particularly the development of Medea's love, where Valerius is at his best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long series of adventures and various Roman allusions suggest that the poet aimed to honour Vespasian (to whom the epic is dedicated), with special reference to that emperor's ships in waters around Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462609518828,"sku":"9780674993167","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674993167-argonautica.jpg?v=1775018182"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/valerius-flaccus.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}