Abstract
The paper offers a close reading of Seneca, Phaedra 880-958, in particular of Phaedra's accusation of rape and Theseus' curse, two key scenes of the play. These are analyzed in the context of Roman history, identity and law, including a discussion of the characterization of the main figures and the sources of the play, as well as of Seneca's innovative approach to mythological material and his attempt to adapt it to the Roman world of his time.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 310-328 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | MAIA-Rivista di Letterature Classiche |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 2024 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Classics
- Literature and Literary Theory
Keywords
- Characterization of principals
- Identity
- Law
- Literary sources
- Phaedra
- Phaedra's accusation
- Roman history
- Seneca
- Theseus' curse
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