Owidiusz w międzygatunkowej rozterce – „Amores” II 18
Ovid Hesitating between Literary Genres – Amores II 18
Author(s): Monika Miazek-MęczyńskaSubject(s): Ancient World, Other Language Literature, Translation Studies, Theory of Literature
Published by: Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Keywords: Ovid; Amores; Heroides; elegy; epic; literary friendship; translation;
Summary/Abstract: The article presents the interpretation and translation of the elegy Amores II 18 by Ovid. The poet describes his hesitation in the choice of the literary path and genre best suited to his talent and interests. He also encourages his friend, the poet Pompey Macer, to follow his example in abandoning epic themes and starting to write elegiac poetry.
Journal: Symbolae Philologorum Posnaniensium Graecae et Latinae
- Issue Year: XXXIII/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 219-226
- Page Count: 8
- Language: Polish
