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Claudian the Poet

2018-03-22 History
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Book Synopsis Claudian the Poet by : Clare Coombe

Download or read book Claudian the Poet written by Clare Coombe. This book was released on 2018-03-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reassessment of the carmina maiora of the fourth-century poet Claudian contributes to the growing trend to recognize that Late Antique poets should be approached as just that: poets. Its methodology is developed from that of Michael Roberts' seminal The Jeweled Style. It analyzes Claudian's poetics and use of story telling to argue that the creation of a story world in which Stilicho, his patron, becomes an epic hero, and the barbarians are giants threatening both the borders of Rome and the order of the very universe is designed to convince his audience of a world-view in which it is only the Roman general who stands between them and cosmic chaos. The book also argues that Claudian uses the same techniques to promote the message that Honorius, young hero though he may seem, is not yet fit to rule, and that Stilicho's rightful position remains as his regent.

Claudian's In Eutropium

2000-11-09 Literary Criticism
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Release : 2000-11-09
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis Claudian's In Eutropium by : Jacqueline Long

Download or read book Claudian's In Eutropium written by Jacqueline Long. This book was released on 2000-11-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From A.D. 395 to 404, Claudian was the court poet of the Western Roman Empire, ruled by Honorius. In 399 the eunuch Eutropius, the grand chamberlain and power behind the Eastern Roman throne of Honorius's brother Arcadius, became consul. The poem In Eutropium is Claudian's brilliantly nasty response. In it he vilifies Eutropius and calls on Honorius's general, Stilicho, to redeem this disgrace to Roman honor. In this literary and historical study, Jacqueline Long argues that the poem was, in both intent and effect, political propaganda: Claudian exploited traditional prejudices against eunuchs to make Eutropius appear ludicrously alien to the ideals of Roman greatness. Long sets In Eutropium within the context of Greek and Roman political vituperation and satire from the classical to the late antique period. In addition, she demonstrates that the poem is an invaluable, if biased, source of historical information about Eutropius's career. Her analysis draws on modern propaganda theory and on reader response theory, thereby bringing a fresh perspective to the political implications of Claudian's work. Originally published in 1996. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Claudian as an Historical Authority

1908 Claudianus, Claudius
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Release : 1908
Genre : Claudianus, Claudius
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Book Synopsis Claudian as an Historical Authority by : James Harold Edward Crees

Download or read book Claudian as an Historical Authority written by James Harold Edward Crees. This book was released on 1908. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Claudian and the Roman Epic Tradition

2012-05-24 History
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Release : 2012-05-24
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Book Synopsis Claudian and the Roman Epic Tradition by : Catherine Ware

Download or read book Claudian and the Roman Epic Tradition written by Catherine Ware. This book was released on 2012-05-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical importance of Claudian as writer of panegyric and propaganda for the court of Honorius is well established but his poetry has been comparatively neglected: only recently has his work been the subject of modern literary criticism. Taking as its starting point Claudian's claim to be the heir to Virgil, this book examines his poetry as part of the Roman epic tradition. Discussing first what we understand by epic and its relevance for late antiquity, Catherine Ware argues that, like Virgil and later Roman epic poets, Claudian analyses his contemporary world in terms of classical epic. Engaging intertextually with his literary predecessors, Claudian updates concepts such as furor and concordia, redefining Romanitas to exclude the increasingly hostile east, depicting enemies of the west as new Giants and showing how the government of Honorius and his chief minister, Stilicho, have brought about a true golden age for the west.

The Julio-Claudian Succession

2012-10-19 History
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Release : 2012-10-19
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Book Synopsis The Julio-Claudian Succession by : Alisdair Gibson

Download or read book The Julio-Claudian Succession written by Alisdair Gibson. This book was released on 2012-10-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The representation, and retention, of power was a critical issue for the princeps and his subjects, and the contributors provide fresh political and literary analysis of aspects of the principates of Augustus, Tiberius Claudius and Nero.

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