Apollonius of Rhodes is remembered for writing that changed what came after it.
The record lists Apollonius of Rhodes as 3rd century BC Greek epic poet.
Apollonius of Rhodes was born in -289.
Writing then was copied by hand and survived by luck; what reaches us is a fraction of what existed.
He worked as poet, librarian and mythographer.
The writing is recorded in Ancient Greek.
His best-known work is Argonautica. Reputation in letters is unusually volatile: writers are forgotten for a generation and then recovered by one.
Apollonius of Rhodes died in -214, aged 75. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
Achievements
- Notable work: Argonautica
