The ›Epigramma Paulini‹
This is the first full-scale critical edition of Epigramma Paulini , with English translation and commentary. The (110 hexameters) a late-antique poem unknown date authorship (arguably written during decade fifth century AD), preserved by only one (Carolingian) manuscript. While outside world torn outbreaks war social unrest, poem’s three characters discuss people’s behavior reaction to crisis. What should change stop political decline? hope does have end crisis rebuild new society? These are some questions strive answer. In recent years, scholars paid attention this piece, mainly drawn it singular insertion satire within frame Vergil’s pastoral model; however, no close study had been published. provides an in-depth exploration message its innovative contribution reception classical, pagan literature in Christian context.
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