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The Sphragis Epistle of Book Three. Remarks on the Intertextuality of Plin. Ep. III 21

Subject and Keywords:

Sphragis   Plinius

Description:

EOS Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Filologicznego

Abstract:

The relationship between Pliny and Tacitus is an often-discussed topic in modernresearch. A great number of letters is addressed to the friend and famous historian in order to praisePliny’s own actions and duties. A brilliant example of the so-called ‘self-praise’ can be seen in Ep. III21, the sphragis epistle of Pliny’s third book of letters. Therein while mourning the death of Martialand repeating some verses of a poem which Martial dedicated to him, Pliny obviously refers to thelast chapter of Tacitus’ Agricola using different forms of intertextual allusions. In the followingstudy I will demonstrate how Pliny tried to apply Tacitus’ thoughts in the Agricola to achieve eternalmemory.

Place of publishing:

Wrocław

Publisher:

Polskie Towarzystwo Filologiczne i Uniwersytet Wrocławski

Date:

2019

Resource Type:

text

Detailed Type:

czasopisma (wydawnictwa ciągłe)

Language:

ger

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