Statius: Achilleid, Paperback/***

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Its project - to tell the whole life of Achilles - was cut short by the poet's untimely death. In relating this story Statius explores the nature of gender and the limits of the epic genre, while playfully and wittily positioning himself in the epic - and wider - poetic tradition. Publisher: Liverpool University Press Number of pages: 188 Collection: Bristol Phoenix Press Classic Editions Publication date: 2005 Dimensions: 136 x 216 x 15 Cover type: Paperback / softback Editor(s): O.A.W. Dilke