Abstract
The paper offers a reading of Pacuvius’ fragments 211.143-5 and 18.139 R.3 from the tragedy named
Dulorestes. Both texts seem to come from a scene, in which Orestes and Electra decide definitely to commit
matricide. The main theme of the fragments is the nature of relationship and feelings between parents and children.
A deep analysis of the verses and their possible Greek models seems to provide new evidence of how the
poet practiced the well-known technique of Romanisierung in this context.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Autom. eng. transl.] Two exegetical notes on Pacuvio's 'Dulorestes' (frr. 21.143-5 and 18.139 R.3) |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 282-289 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | LEXIS |
| Volume | 32 |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dulorestes
- Pacuvio
- Roman tragedy
- Romanisierung
- Tragedia romana
- pacuvius