Abstract
ABSTRACTThis article re-examines a passage in the first book of Propertius which has generally been interpreted as establishing that the collection was published after Actium. In fact, these lines do not necessarily allude to Antony's defeat, but fit even better with the situation in the years leading up to the battle. Once that has been established, the balance of evidence supports a considerably earlier date for Propertius’ first book. This prompts a re-evaluation of the direction of influence between it and Virgil'sGeorgics. Contrary to traditional assumptions, Virgil can be seen to have reacted strongly to the elegist's brilliant debut.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Literature and Literary Theory,Archaeology,Visual Arts and Performing Arts,History,Archaeology,Classics
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