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Author:

Gee, Emma, 1970-

Title:

Aratus and the astronomical tradition / Emma Gee.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

c2013

Description:

xi, 298 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Aratus,--Solensis.--Phaenomena.
Aratus,--Solensis--Influence.
Astronomy, Ancient, in literature.
Didactic poetry, Greek--History and criticism.
Lucretius Carus, Titus.--De rerum natura.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-289) and index.

Contents:

Poetic justice -- Genealogy -- Wandering stars -- Lucretius' Aratea -- Planetary motion -- Late antique Aratus.

Summary:

"This book examines the innovations of the ancient philosopher Aratus in the field of astronomy"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Classical culture and society

ISBN:

0199781680 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780199781683 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)813300564

LCCN:

2012036874

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)