Horace in the Kyiv Mohylanian Poetics (17th-First Half of the 18th Century)
Giovanna Siedina
This monograph examines, for the first time, reception of poetic legacy Latin poet Horace (65 B.C.-8 B.C.) in poetics courses written and taught at Kyiv Mohyla Academy (17th -first half 18th century), particular areas theory, metrics, lyric poetry. The analysis focuses on three main aspects: theoretical recommendations role purpose poetry, as well inventio , dispositio elocutio drawn mostly from Ars poetica; use Horace’s poetry teaching metrics exemplification metrical schemes (particularly Alcaic Sapphic stanzas dactilic hexameter); ways which is taken a model composition was mandatory exercise course. author analyzed taking into account, one hand, centuries-long Christian poet, and, other, conception prevalent Academy, saw an ancillary discipline moral philosophy, to contribute education devout Christians loyal subjects. approach line with tendency European religious schools, whether Protestant, Catholic or Orthodox, especially after Reformation subsequent Counter-Reformation, see rhetorical instrument morality.
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