Early Greek poets' lives : : the shaping of the tradition / / by Maarit Kivilo.

• Superior document: Mnemosyne supplements : monographs on Greek and Roman language and literature ; 322
• Author: Kivilo, Maarit.
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum ; 322.; Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum. Monographs on Greek and Roman language and literature.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (284 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.
• Other title: Preliminary Material /; Chapter One. Introduction /; Chapter Two. Hesiod /; Chapter Three. Stesichorus /; Chapter Four. Archilochus /; Chapter Five. Hipponax /; Chapter Six. Terpander /; Chapter Seven. Sappho /; Chapter Eight. The Formation Of Biographical Traditions /; Chapter Nine. Conclusion /; Appendix /; References /; Bibliography /; Index /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
• ISBN: 1282948822; 9786612948824; 9004193286
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: by Maarit Kivilo.

This book examines the formation and development of the biographical traditions about early Greek poets, focusing on the traditions of Hesiod, Stesichorus, Archilochus, Hipponax, Terpander and Sappho. The study provides a detailed overview of the traditions and chronographical material about these poets and seeks to clarify who were the creators of the particular traditions; what were the sources; when the traditions were formed; and to what extent they are shaped by formulaic themes and story-patterns. It challenges several mainstream assumptions on the subject, for example, that the traditions were formed mainly in the Post-Classical period; that the only significant source for the legends is the works of the particular poet; and that the poets were perceived as “new heroes.”