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THE DOUBLE HARPALYCE, HARPIES, AND WORDPLAY AT AENEID 1.314-17.

Authors :
Brucia, Margaret A.
Source :
Classical Quarterly. 2001, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p305. 4p.
Publication Year :
2001

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

Subjects :
*LATIN poetry
*PLAYS on words

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