This book sheds new light on Virgil's Aeneid via a detailed study of Ascanius, Aeneas' young son and ancestor of the emperor Augustus. In a work that will appeal to students of literature, history and childhood studies, Rogerson shows how the characterisation of Ascanius reflects contemporary concerns about Rome's future.
This book sheds new light on Virgil's Aeneid via a detailed study of Ascanius, Aeneas' young son and ancestor of the emperor Augustus. In a work that will appeal to students of literature, history and childhood studies, Rogerson shows how the characterisation of Ascanius reflects contemporary concerns about Rome's future.
Anne Rogerson is the Charles Tesoriero Senior Lecturer in Latin at the University of Sydney. She has published numerous articles on the Aeneid and its reception, and is also a regular contributor to Richard Glover's Drive program on ABC radio, as a guest speaker and ancient world expert in the 'Self-Improvement Wednesday' series.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction 2. The heir and the spare 3. Old names and new 4. Andromache and Dido 5. Trojan games 6. Trojan fire 7. Protecting Ascanius 8. Growing up 9. Relegating Ascanius 10. Conclusion.
1. Introduction 2. The heir and the spare 3. Old names and new 4. Andromache and Dido 5. Trojan games 6. Trojan fire 7. Protecting Ascanius 8. Growing up 9. Relegating Ascanius 10. Conclusion.
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