Didona – Între Dragoste Și Datorie, Soluția Sinuciderii
Didona - Between Passion And Obligation, The Suicide Solution
Author(s): Bianca-Daniela Pop (Kopoșciuc)Subject(s): Gender Studies, Studies of Literature, Victimology
Published by: Editura U. T. Press
Keywords: suicide; Antiquity; women’s condition; Dido; Latin epic;
Summary/Abstract: Given that voluntary death encompasses a significant dimension specific to numerous female characters of Greco-Latin Antiquity, this research aims to analyse the accumulation of factors (psychological, social, religious) that lead to Dido’s suicide in Virgil’s "Aeneid”. In addition to capturing important historical facts depicting the evolution of the Roman society, the Latin epic also outlines the representation of women in Antiquity, providing valuable details regarding their condition, status and role
Journal: Buletin Stiintific, seria A, Fascicula Filologie
- Issue Year: XXX/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 193-200
- Page Count: 8
- Language: Romanian