S. K. Egorova The Horatian Priamel (pp. 223–228)

Author

S. K. Egorova (Saint Petersburg State University)

Pages\n 223–228

Summary\n

It is suggested in the paper that the term “priamel” (Russ. приамелла; cf. neo-lat. priamella) should be included in the Russian research lexis with the same definition as it has in modern textual criticism: a series of homogeneous examples supporting the main object. This technique is found in the Ancient poetry. It is significant for the composition of several odes by Horace (Carm. 1.1; 1.7). The poet uses priamel, and by this technique (unlike recusatio, or catalogue) creates a background to his ideas, at the same time displaying the variety of life. Thus, Horace avoids opposing his views against the others.

Keywords\n

adopted term, Eduard Fraenkel, Horace, Kazimierz Kumaniecki, odes of Horace, priamel.

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