CLASSICS 1B03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Tibullus, Eastern Edge, Heroides
26 Jan 2017
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Keenly interested in mythology: poetry and mythology inseparable. Best known for metamorphoses: how myth fits in society. Born: 43 bce: same time period as virgil (30 years younger) Educated in rome: wealthy family that stayed out of politics, did not suffer from political upheaval (did not choose sides, studied law under best (myth and poetry important to all aspects of study) Couldn"t resist the draw of poetry: talented, held minor public offices, brother dies when ovid is 20: tipping point, gave himself over to poetry, self-indulgence, no patron (family wealthy enough) free, wrote what he wanted. Rich poetic environment (got in trouble: met virgil, horace"s prime, removed from political restraints, different social circle, younger, freer. Friends with elegists tibullus and propertius: lively content, sometimes erotic, reading -> publish (era of publication) Published amores; heroides; plays: led carefree life, known for partying.
