„CYNEGETICA“ BY GRATIUS FALISCUS, OR HUNTING IN ANCIENT TIMES

Discover the fascinating world of ancient hunting with the monograph „Cynegetica“ by Gratius Faliscus. This unique work fills a research gap by analyzing the relationship between hunting and war, and between hunter and prey. Immerse yourself in the richness of ancient culture and learn the secrets of hunting from centuries ago.

• Complete analysis of the poem by Gratius Faliscus
• First Polish translation of the treatise „Cynegetica“ with philological commentary
• Detailed information on ancient hunting
• References to war expeditions and hunting terminology
• Research on the artistic means of expression and linguistic phenomena used by the poet
• Analysis of references to mythology and political overtones

The monograph „Cynegetica“ by Gratius Faliscus is an extraordinary journey through time that allows you to understand the importance of hunting in the ancient world. The author focuses on the relationship between hunting and war, analyzing how these two spheres of life intertwined in ancient culture. In addition, the work examines the dynamics between hunter and prey, showing the complexity of this relationship.

In the first part of the monograph, you will find the most important information about ancient hunting, the text of „Cynegetica“, the dating of the poem and its form. The author analyzes references to war expeditions, didactic and hunting terminology, and presents various editions of the work. This comprehensive introduction allows the reader to understand the historical and cultural context of the poem.

The second part of the monograph is the first Polish translation of the treatise „Cynegetica“ with philological commentary. The research focuses on the artistic means of expression used by the poet, linguistic phenomena, references to ancient mythology and political overtones of the Roman poet's work. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the content of the poem and understand its deeper meaning.

„Cynegetica“ by Gratius Faliscus is a must-read for all lovers of history, literature and ancient culture. Thanks to this monograph, you will discover the fascinating world of ancient hunting and understand how important a role it played in the lives of ancient Romans.