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De Gruyter Wordplay and Powerplay in Latin Poetry - Vol 36

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Explore the complex relationship between language and politics in Roman literature. This volume from the Trends in Classics series examines how major Roman poets used linguistic tools to navigate their political environments. Because these authors often left the burden of interpretation to their audience, determining their true allegiances remains a challenge for scholars. This work investigates how poetic voices are constructed through specific literary devices. By analyzing etymologies, puns, anagrams, telestichs, and acronyms, the text explores how these elements function as authorial powerplays. The research suggests that the contexts of composition, performance, and reception are essential to understanding whether a poetic voice is meant to be politically favorable or dissenting. Ideal for students and researchers of Ancient Roman history and classical literature, this book provides a deep look into the mechanics of Latin verse. It offers a new way to assess how poets used wordplay to signal their positions in a changing political landscape.

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Examines the role of linguistic devices like puns, anagrams, and acronyms in shaping the political voice of Roman poets.

Analyzes how the contexts of composition and performance influence the interpretation of poetic intent.

Investigates the difficulty of identifying political allegiances in major works of Latin poetry.

Part of the Trends in Classics - Supplementary Volumes series, providing specialized academic research.

Offers insights into how readers and audiences participate in the construction of poetic meaning.

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22 August 2016
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