Andreas Dugonicius – Argonautica

(Dugonics’ Argonautica | Edited by Szörényi László | Balassi Kiadó, 2006 | Latin Edition)

Product Details | De Libris Notitia

• Title | Titulus: Andreas Dugonicius – Argonautica
• Author | Auctor: Andreas Dugonics
• Editor | Editor: Szörényi László
• Publisher | Editoris: Balassi Kiadó
• Publication Year | Annus Editionis: 2006
• Format | Forma: Hardcover (Opus Duris Tegumentis)
• Pages | Paginae: 768
• Size | Magnitudo: 4.5 x 7.5 inches
• ISBN-10: 9635066746
• Language | Lingua: Latin

Overview | Summarium

Andreas Dugonicius’ Argonautica is a classical retelling of one of the most famous Greek myths—the legend of the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Dugonics, an 18th-century Hungarian Jesuit writer and scholar, presents his unique interpretation of Jason’s journey, combining mythological traditions with contemporary literary and philosophical ideas.

This edition, published by Balassi Kiadó, is presented entirely in Latin, edited by László Szörényi. Spanning 768 pages, the book provides an insightful perspective on Dugonics’ literary style and his contribution to classical studies.

Andreas Dugonicius’ Argonautica fabulam Graeciae antiquae inter praeclarissimas recenset—historiam Argonautarum et eorum iter ad Vellus Aureum quaerendum. Dugonics, scriptor et scholasticus Societatis Iesu saeculi XVIII, suam interpretationem huius itineris praebet, traditiones mythologicas cum sententiis litterariis et philosophicis temporis sui coniungens.

Haec editio, a Balassi Kiadó edita, Latine integra exhibetur, curata a László Szörényi. Opus 768 paginas comprehendens, perspicuam visionem de stylo litterario Dugonics atque eius studio classicorum praebet.

Key Themes | Argumenta Praecipua

✔ A foundational Greek myth, presented in Dugonics’ distinctive style.
✔ Philosophical and literary dimensions of the Argonauts’ legend.
✔ 18th-century Latin literature, influenced by Jesuit traditions.
✔ A blend of mythological and historical elements, offering a unique classical perspective.

✔ Mythos Graeciae antiquae fundamentalis, stylo Dugonics singulari expositus.
✔ Aspectus philosophici et litterarii historiae Argonautarum.
✔ Litteratura Latina saeculi XVIII, traditionibus Societatis Iesu inspirata.
✔ Coniunctio elementorum mythologicorum et historicorum, quae visionem classicam singularem exhibet.

Interesting Facts | Curiositates

Andreas Dugonics (1740–1818) was a pioneer of Hungarian literature and the author of the first Hungarian novel (Etelka – 1788).
Argonautica follows the traditions of classical Greek and Roman literature, while presenting Dugonics’ original interpretation.
Dugonics was a renowned Latinist, producing numerous scholarly and literary works in Latin.
This book is considered a rarity, as very few modern editions exist.

Andreas Dugonics (1740–1818) inter praecipuos litterarum Hungaricarum auctores fuit, primumque Romanum Hungaricum scripsit (Etelka – 1788).
Argonautica traditiones litterarias Graeco-Romanas sequitur, interpretatione Dugonics propria ornata.
Dugonics Latinitatis peritissimus erat, multas litterarias et scholasticas opera Latine composuit.
Hoc opus rarum habetur, cum paucae editiones modernae exstent.

Who Should Read This? | Cui Recomendatur?

Classicists and Latin literature enthusiasts will find this work essential.
Mythology lovers will appreciate its unique storytelling.
University students and researchers, studying 18th-century Latin literature, will benefit from this edition.
Collectors and rare book enthusiasts will value this special publication.

Philologi classicorum et studiosi litterarum Latinorum hoc opus necessarium invenient.
Cultores mythologiae narrationem singularem aestimabunt.
Discipuli academici et investigatores, qui litteras Latinas saeculi XVIII examinant, ex hac editione proficiet.
Collectores et amatores librorum rariorum hunc librum magni pretii iudicabunt.

Publisher & Release Information | De Editore et Editione

• Publisher | Editoris: Balassi Kiadó
• Publication Year | Annus Editionis: 2006
• Format | Forma: Hardcover (Opus Duris Tegumentis)

Share Your Thoughts! | Tuam Opinionem Communica!

Have you read Dugonics' Argonautica? Share your thoughts on this unique mythological adaptation!

Legistine Dugonici Argonauticam? Tuam opinionem de hac interpretatione mythologica singolari communica!

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