The political aspects of Augustan poetry have attracted much academic interest. Here six essays explore political themes in the works of such poets as Virgil, Ovid, Horace and Propertius. Themes covered include controversies of the Civil Wars and changing representations of Cleopatra.
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The political aspects of Augustan poetry have attracted much academic interest. Here six essays explore political themes in the works of such poets as Virgil, Ovid, Horace and Propertius. Themes covered include controversies of the Civil Wars and changing representations of Cleopatra.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1853992305. Light bumping to upper corners. DJ has minor shelfwear with 2 small chips.; The political aspects of Augustan poetry have attracted much academic interest. The aim of this study is to take account of the effects of Augustan propaganda not only on the work of contemporary Roman writers, but also on the critical tradition itself. The six essays presented in this volume explore the political themes in the work of major poets such as Virgil, Ovid, Horace and Propertius. Using traditional as well as post-structuralist approaches, the essays examine the controversies of the Civil Wars, the emerging issues of treason and free speech and changing representations of Cleopatra and female power.; 192 pages.
Add this copy of Roman Poetry and Propaganda in the Age of Augustus to cart. $126.05, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Bristol Classical Press.