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De Gruyter Roman Readings: Latin Poetry from Lucretius to Ovid

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This scholarly volume from De Gruyter collects seventeen academic pieces focused on classical Latin poetry from the late Republican and Augustan periods. All included studies were written and published since 2000, providing a contemporary look at historical texts. The collection centers on close readings of specific poems, addressing important themes such as genre, intertextuality, poetic unity, and political allusion. Readers will find detailed analyses on a variety of classical authors. Topics include the proem to Lucretius I and its connection to Ennian models, as well as interpretations of five poems by Catullus. The book also provides in-depth studies of Vergil, covering the similes in the Aeneid, the narrative of Aeneas in Book 2, and explorations of Book 6. This volume serves as a specialized resource for students and scholars of literary history and classical studies.

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This De Gruyter volume contains seventeen scholarly pieces on Latin poetry from the late Republican and Augustan periods.

The collection features research published since 2000 to provide modern perspectives on classical texts.

Studies include detailed close readings of Lucretius, Catullus, and Vergil.

Topics cover essential literary elements such as genre, intertextuality, imagery, and political allusion.

Specific analyses are provided for the Aeneid, including studies on its similes and the narrative of Aeneas.

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De Gruyter
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hardcover
ASIN
3111678717
Category
Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 August 2025
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13 January 2025

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