Poetry for Patrons: Literary Communication in the Age of Domitian (Mnemosyne, Bibliotheca Classica Batava Supplementum) (Mnemosyne, Bibliotheca Classica Batava Supplementum)

A study of the phenomenon of literary patronage, both non-imperial and imperial, during the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian (81-96 A.D.). This work centres on the Epigrams of Martial and the Silvae of Statius. The book deals not only with the relationships between poets and patrons, but also with the audiences and the functions of patron-oriented poetry. It includes discussions of such topics as "patronage" versus "friendship", the poetic "I", the role of poetry at symposia and festivals, dedication and publication, the influence of rhetoric on poetry, and the poetic representation of imperial power. The book should prove of interest not only to specialists in Roman poetry, but also to ancient historians and to students of literary patronage in other cultures. All Latin and Greek is translated. POETRY FOR PATRONS: LITERARY COMMUNICATION IN THE AGE OF DOMITIAN 3 CONTENTS 7 Preface 9 Abbreviations 13 Introduction: Questions and Concepts 15 PART ONE NON-IMPERIAL PATRONAGE AND MARTIAL’S EPIGRAMS 49 Chapter One: Patronage in Martial’s Epigrams 51 Preliminary: “You” and “I” in Martial 53 Asymmetry 72 Duration 88 Reciprocity 92 Initiative 101 Chapter Two: Modes of Reception of Martial’s Epigrams 105 Oral Presentation 107 Presentation in Writing 119 Dedication and Publication 134 Modes of Reception of the Published Books 145 Chapter Three: Functions of Martial’s Epigrams 156 Patterns of Exchange 162 Panegyric and Carnivalisation 180 PART TWO NON-IMPERIAL PATRONAGE AND STATIUS’ SILVAE 205 Chapter Four: Patronage in Statius’ Silvae 207 Preliminary: Statius’ Background and Career 209 Asymmetry 218 Duration 249 Reciprocity 254 Initiative 258 Chapter Five: Modes of Reception of Statius’ Silvae 263 Oral Presentation 270 Presentation in Writing 291 Dedication and Publication 294 Chapter Six: Functions of Statius’ Silvae 305 Apology and Advertisement 309 Praise of Quiet 322 PART THREE IMPERIAL PATRONAGE 339 Chapter Seven: The Emperor as Patron 341 Community Patronage 342 Personal Patronage 349 Brokerage 355 Initiative 363 Chapter Eight: Modes of Reception of Poetry for the Emperor 370 Oral Presentation 370 Presentation in Writing 379 Dedication and Publication 388 Chapter Nine: Functions of Poetry for the Emperor 393 Interpreting Evergetism 401 Subversion or Support? 426 Appendix: The Dating of the Epigrams and the Silvae 455 Bibliography 459 Index of Passages 484 General Index 494 Machine generated contents note: PART ONE NON-IMPERIAL PATRONAGE AND MARTIAL'S EPIGRAMS Chapter One: Patronage in Martial's Epigrams37 Preliminary: "You" and "I" in Martial39 Asymmetry58 Duration74 Reciprocity78 Initiative 87 Chapter Two: Modes of Reception of Martial's Epigrams91 Oral Presentation93 Presentation in Writing105 Dedication and Publication120 Modes of Reception of the Published Books131 Chapter Three: Functions of Martial's Epigrams142 Patterns of Exchange148 Panegyric and Carivalisation 166 PART TWO NON-IMPERIAL PATRONAGE AND STATIUS' SILVAE Chapter Four: Patronage in Statius' Silvae 193 Preliminary: Statius' Background and Career 195 Asymmetry 204 Duration 235 Reciprocity 240 Initiative 244 Chapter Five: Modes of Reception of Statius' Silvae249 Oral Presentation256 Presentation in Writing 277 Dedication and Publication 280 Chapter Six: Functions of Statius' Silvae291 Apology and Advertisement 295 Praise of Quiet . 308 PART THREE IMPERIAL PATRONAGE Chapter Seven: The Emperor as Patron327 Community Patronage328 Personal Patronage335 Brokerage341 Initiative 349 Chapter Eight: Modes of Reception of Poetry for the Emperor 356 Oral Presentation356 Presentation in Writing 365 Dedication and Publication 374 Chapter Nine: Functions of Poetry for the Emperor 379 Interpreting Evergetism387 Subversion or Support?412 Appendix: The Dating of the Epigrams and the Silvae441 Bibliography445 Index of Passages 470 General Index 480. "A study of the phenomenon of literary patronage, both non-imperial and imperial, during the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian (81-96 A.D.), this work centres on the Epigrams of Martial and the Silvae of Statius." "The book deals not only with the relationships between poets and patrons, but also with the audiences and the functions of patron-oriented poetry. It includes discussions of such topics as 'patronage' versus 'friendship', the poetic 'I', the role of poetry at symposia and festivals, dedication and publication, the influence of rhetoric on poetry, and the poetic representation of imperial power." "The book should prove of interest not only to specialists in Roman poetry, but also to ancient historians and to students of literary patronage in other cultures. All Latin and Greek is translated."--Jacket A study of the phenomenon of literary patronage, both non-imperial and imperial, during the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian (81-96 A.D.). The central texts are the Epigrams of Martial and the Silvae of Statius.