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Propertius, Greek Myth, and Virgil
This strikingly innovative account of Propertius' relationship with Virgil paints a remarkable picture of poetic rivals. Examination of their use of Greek mythology uncovers sustained polemics concealed and couched in meta-literary allusions, forcing a reshaping of our understanding of poetic interaction within the circle of Maecenas.
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This strikingly innovative account of Propertius' relationship with Virgil paints a remarkable picture of poetic rivals. Examination of their use of Greek mythology uncovers sustained polemics concealed and couched in meta-literary allusions, forcing a reshaping of our understanding of poetic interaction within the circle of Maecenas.
| ISBN / EAN | 9780199541577 |
|---|---|
| Auteur | Heslin, Peter J. (Reader in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, Reader in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, Durham University) |
| Editeur | Oxford University Press |