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THE DOUBLE HARPALYCE, HARPIES, AND WORDPLAY AT AENEID 1.314-17.
- Source :
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Classical Quarterly . 2001, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p305. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Discusses wordplay in the epic poem 'Aeneid,' by Virgil. Invitation of comparison between Venus and two Harpalyces; Suggestion that the Thracian Harpalyce was swift; Identification of the swift woman; Reinforcement of the same message through opposite examples.
- Subjects :
- *LATIN poetry
*PLAYS on words
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00098388
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Classical Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9060383
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/cq/51.1.305