Vergil's Aeneid and Greek Tragedy: Ritual, Empire, and Intertext

by Panoussi, Vassiliki
ISBN: 9780521895224
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Overview

This is the first systematic study of the importance of Greek tragedy as a fundamental intertext for Vergil s Aeneid. Vassiliki Panoussi argues that the epic s representation of ritual acts, especially sacrifice, mourning, marriage, and maenadic rites, mobilizes a connection to tragedy. The tragic-ritual model offers a fresh look into the political and cultural function of the Aeneid, expanding our awareness of the poem s scope, particularly in relation to gender, and presenting new readings of celebrated episodes, such as Anchises games, Amata s maenadic rites, Dido s suicide, and the killing of Turnus. Panoussi offers a new argument for the epic s ideological function beyond pro- and anti-Augustan readings. She interprets the Aeneid as a work that reflects the dynamic nature of Augustan ideology, contributing to the redefinition of civic discourse and national identity. In her rich study, readers will find a unique exploration of the complex relationship between Greek tragedy and Vergil s Aeneid and a stimulating discussion of problems of gender, power, and ideology in ancient Rome."
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Panoussi, Vassiliki
  • ISBN: 9780521895224
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.80
  • Number Of Pages: 257
  • Publication Year: 2009

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