학술논문
Unity and Parody, or how to read a Menippean Satire: on Martianus' De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Source
Ancient Narrative. January, 2020, Vol. 16, p111, 16 p.
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Language
English
ISSN
1568-3540
Abstract
The present paper aims to propose the study of Martianus Capella's De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii from a literary perspective, combining Theory of Genres and Functionalist Discourse Analysis. In order to disarticulate previous opinions on the work--which reduce menippean molds to a minimum, considering De nuptiis a didactic text--we state two main categories that work as axes in our interpretation: the unity of the work, and the presence of parody as the dominant register and unifying bond. In this framework, De nuptiis is no longer a failed encyclopedia, but a perfect Menippean satire.
1. Preliminary Thoughts on De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii as a Menippean Satire Since its arrival in the universe of Literature (circa 470 CE) Martianus Capella's work has brought about [...]
1. Preliminary Thoughts on De nuptiis Philologiae et Mercurii as a Menippean Satire Since its arrival in the universe of Literature (circa 470 CE) Martianus Capella's work has brought about [...]