Vol. 47 (2021): XLVII - 2021
Articoli

Un nuovo telestico in Orazio, C. 1.11

Published 2021-06-21

Keywords

  • Horace,
  • Odes,
  • carpe diem,
  • wordplays,
  • metaphors

Abstract

This paper examines a still unnoticed telestich in Hor. c. 1.11: stylistic evidence, contextual elements and poetical intentions lead us to believe that the lusus is intentional. Moreover, the wordplay helps to focus on the author’s artistry, in order to get a better comprehension of the Augustan poet.