The figure of Lesbia in Catullus’ in Verona poetry
Journal: Studia Humanitatis (Vol.2020, No. 4)Publication Date: 2021-01-25
Authors : Bragova A.M.; Dragunova A.A.;
Page : 18-18
Keywords : antiquity; Roman literature; Gaius Valerius Catullus; Lesbia’s figure; Clodia Metelli; love poetry; portrait; proper nouns;
Abstract
The present article inquiries into problems related to the figure of Lesbia in ancient Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus poetry. The research is done on Lesbia's archetype known as Clodia Metelli, and her relationship with Catullus in Verona. The choice of the nickname is explained, and also there is analysis of Lesbia's role in Catullus' life. The authors analyse the influence of Lesbia on Catullus and describe the history of their love relationships. In addition, Lesbia's appearance is analysed with the help of literary criticism concepts.
Other Latest Articles
- Metaphors of disease as a tool for conceptualization of “Black Lives Matter” movement in the US media (the case of “The Seattle Times” newspaper data)
- The issues of religious terms’ description in Russian explanatory dictionaries
- To the question of the early period Old Russian phonological system description
- Unbroken and not surrendered... Monographic collection review: “The sufferers for the faith in Christ of the Saint Petersburg land” by M.V. Shkarovsky
- Church architecture in the Western style. Synod of Zamość in 1720 and its significance for the process of church interior latinisation on the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth territory in 1720-1795
Last modified: 2021-01-28 11:10:04