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CHILD'S PLAY: OVID AND HIS CRITICS.

Authors :
Morgan, Llewelyn
Source :
Journal of Roman Studies. 2003, Vol. 93, p66-91. 26p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on the centrality of the destabilization of the gender hierarchies of conventional epic in the interrogation of the epic genre by Ovid. Characterization of an exponent of full-blown epic masculinity; Exemplification of the subversion of heroic masculinity by Ovid; Version of epic by Ovid.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GENDER
*MASCULINITY in literature
*EPIC literature
*LITERARY form
*LITERATURE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00754358
Volume :
93
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Roman Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12410657
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/3184639
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