Stasis Narratives

Cambridge University Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Scott Lawin Arcenas
DOI: 10.1017/9781009522892.005
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Abstract

This chapter presents a set of stasis-narratives that flesh out the abstract discussion provided in Chapter 1. The narratives focus on the poleis of Plataia, Elis, Rhodos, Thebes, Tegea, Argos, and Telos, and are based primarily on the following sources: Thucydides (Plataia), the Oxyrhynchus Historian (Rhodos), Xenophon (Elis, Thebes, and Tegea), Aineias the Tactician (Argos), and IG XII.4.132 (Telos).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Narrative Theory and Analysis Shakespeare Adaptation and Literary Criticism Cinema and Media Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Cambridge University Press eBooks
Pages
27–45
Publication date
5 January 2026
Document type
Book chapter