JOURNAL ARTICLE

SAEVUS, SUPERBUS ON THE USE OF WORDS BY HORACE AND VIRGIL.

  • Published In: Acta Classica Universitatis Scientiarum Debreceniensis, 2025, v. 61. P. 133 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Imre, Flóra 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper deals with Horace’s and Virgil’s use of two terms, saevus and superbus. On the basis of statistical and connotation studies, the paper concludes that, compared to contemporary poets, the use of these terms is slightly more frequent in both authors, and that they often appear in texts in contexts that give rise to surprising meanings: in the Aeneid on the relationship between the figure of Iuno and Aeneas, and in Horace’s carmina in relation to the Augustan regime. The text argues for a pessimistic reading of both authors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Acta Classica Universitatis Scientiarum Debreceniensis. 2025/01, Vol. 61, p133
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0418453X
  • DOI:10.22315/ACD/2025/8
  • Accession Number:187654320
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