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- Title
Propertius' First Metamorphosis Poem? The Mythological exempla in 3.10.
- Authors
Fletcher, K. F. B.
- Abstract
A literary criticism of the poem "Propertius 3.10," by Sextus, Propertius is presented. It focuses on the utilization of mythological exempla in signifying grief and the absence of mourners. It states that Propertius is one of the most famous metamorphosis myths which appeared in Homer and Hesiod. It highlights the second element of the literary piece which underlines punishment.
- Subjects
CRITICISM; PROPERTIUS 3.10 (Poem); PROPERTIUS, Sextus, ca. 50 B.C.-15 B.C.; GRIEF in literature; PUNISHMENT in literature; GREEK literature; HOMER, fl. ca. 900 B.C.-ca. 801 B.C.; HESIOD, fl. 8th century B.C.
- Publication
Mnemosyne, 2010, Vol 63, Issue 3, p459
- ISSN
0026-7074
- Publication type
Literary Criticism
- DOI
10.1163/156852510X456561