Propertius, greek myth, and Virgil : rivalry, allegory, and polemic /

A 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 inte...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

1. Verfasser:

Heslin, Peter

Format:

Elektronisch E-Book

Sprache:

Englisch

Veröffentlicht:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.

Ausgabe:

First edition.

Zusammenfassung:

A 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.

Umfang:

1 online resource

Anmerkungen:

This edition previously issued in print: 2018.

Zielpublikum:

Specialized.

Bibliografie:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-252430-5
0-19-174711-4
0-19-252429-1

Schlagworte:

Propertius, Sextus > Criticism and interpretation

Virgil > Criticism and interpretation

Bezugswerke:

Print version : 9780199541577

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