A Few Considerations on Names in Apuleius’ Metamorphoses
Câteva consideraţii asupra numelor în romanul lui Apuleius, Metamorfoze
Author(s): Cristina Iridon Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Universitatea Petrol-Gaze din Ploieşti
Keywords: Theonyms; antropnyms; literary purpose; aesthetic function
Summary/Abstract: In order to deal with literary onomastics in Apuleius’ Methamorphoses, we will focus on some special functions such as the speaking words, the mirror words and the ambiguity of the words, which increase the prominence of the characters participating at the plot. By designating and characterizing the heroes, Apuleius’ onomastics reveals its multiple aesthetic connotations.
Journal: Word and Text, A Journal of Literary Studies and Linguistics
- Issue Year: I/2011
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 118-127
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English