Description
DICTIONARY OF AMATORY MOTIFS IN LATIN LITERATURE
Book Summary
This reference work stands as a fundamental tool for the study of Latin literature from the perspective of love. With 173 comprehensive articles, it analyzes the literary configuration of erotic motifs, ranging from metaphors and situations to characters and symbolic elements. Each entry breaks down the development of the motif and its possible sub-motifs, and is accompanied by indices of Latin terms and passages, as well as specialized bibliography. The volume is completed with an extensive reference bibliography and detailed indices, offering a complete and systematic resource for researchers, philologists, and enthusiasts of classical culture.
What is it about?
The book is structured as a thematic dictionary that covers the main amatory motifs present in Latin literature. Throughout its 173 articles, it examines metaphorical figurations of love (such as fire, war, or slavery), recurring situations (the encounter, deception, separation), archetypal characters (the lover, the beloved, the rival), and other key elements of the romantic relationship. Each article not only defines the motif but also traces its evolution and variants within the Latin literary corpus, offering a detailed analysis of its treatment by different authors. The work concludes with a reference bibliography and comprehensive indices that facilitate consultation and the connection between concepts.
Main Topics
- Amatory motifs in Latin literature: analysis of metaphorical figurations, situations, characters, and symbolic elements of love.
- Literary configuration of love: a study of how Latin authors construct and develop erotic themes in their works.
- Sub-motifs and variants: exploration of the ramifications and nuances within each main motif.
- Latin terminology of love: index of key terms and passages for philological research.
- Specialized bibliography: compilation of academic references to delve deeper into the study of each motif.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is intended for researchers, classical philologists, educators, and university students of Latin literature or classical studies. It is also of great interest to specialists in comparative literature, history of emotions, or cultural anthropology, as well as to any educated reader with a profound interest in the culture and literature of ancient Rome.
What this book offers
- An exhaustive and systematic reference resource on the theme of love in Latin literature, organized by motifs.
- A detailed analysis of the evolution and variants of each motif, facilitating the understanding of its literary development.
- Effective navigation tools, such as indices of Latin terms and passages, which allow for quick and precise searching.
- A specialized bibliography that serves as a starting point for deeper research on each motif.
- An overall view that reveals the connections and recurrences between different authors and works within the Latin corpus.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Not specified
- Publisher: University of Huelva
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CLASSICAL TEXTS, LITERATURE: HISTORY AND CRITICISM, LITERARY STUDIES: CLASSICAL, EARLY AND MEDIEVAL, QUOTATION DICTIONARIES, CLASSICAL HISTORY/CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION
- Collection: ANEJOS EXEMPLARIA CLASSICA
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: April 2011
- Number of pages: 530
- Weight: 2915 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a reference work of great academic reliability, conceived for a specialized audience. Its main value lies in the thematic organization and the rigor with which each amatory motif is addressed, making it an indispensable tool for research and teaching in the field of Latin literature. The inclusion of indices and a complete bibliography reinforces its utility as a starting point for more specific studies, offering a solid and well-structured base for the analysis of one of the central themes of classical culture.