Language in Vergil's Eclogues (Untersuchungen Zur Antiken Literatur Und Geschichte)

This study focuses on the character, literary precursors and effects of the language in Virgil's Eclogues. It is divided into four major sections: word formation, linguistic models, style level, personal names. Each section examines the influence of earlier poets (Theocritus, Callimachus, Ennius, Lucretius, Catullus et al.), the reception by later poets of the Augustan Age (Propertius, Tibullus, Ovid) and in particular the relationship of the Eclogues to Vergil's later work (Georgica, Aeneis). Prologue 11 I. Word Formation 13 1. Introduction 13 2. Adjectives in -ax 13 3. Adjectives in -bundus 16 4. Adjectives of appellatives in -eus 18 5. Adjectives in -osus 19 6. Adjectives of toponyms and personal names 22 7. Diminutives 23 8. Nouns in -men / -mentum 28 9. Verbs in -sare / -tare 33 10. Conclusions 39 II. Adaptations 40 1. Introduction 40 2. Theocritus 41 3. Lucretius 77 4. Catullus 92 5. Callimachus, Euphorion, Parthenius, Gallus 99 6. Others 123 7. Conclusions 135 III. Stylistic Level 139 1. Introduction 139 2. Poeticisms 139 3. Colloquialisms and Prosaisms 142 4. Synonyms 157 5. Technical Terms 178 6. Conclusions 181 IV. Personal Names 183 1. Introduction 183 2. Non-Pastoral Names 184 3. Pastoral Names 188 4. Conclusions 203 Epilogue 206 Bibliography 209 Indexes 217

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In this post-doctoral project, Lipka seeks to collect and interpret some central material contributing to an understanding of the general nature, origin and later influence of Vergil's language in the Eclogues. The text is intended to be a clear and unbiased presentation of material which will be of use to scholars. Coverage includes word formation, adaptations, stylistic level, and personal names. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR The series consists of a variety of monographs from the fields of Classical Philology and Ancient History. While maintaining a broad thematic and methodological scope, the editors are especially keen on studies showing a thorough and critical engagement with the relevant literary texts and primary sources.