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Faire voir la Parole: la phantasia dans le 7e Natalicium de Paulin de Nole
2006-08-22T07:28:54Z
Abstract
Having clarified the definition of the term phantasia which I have chosen to adopt, I will present an analysis of carmen 23 by Paulinus of Nola and particularly the description of a lamp which is involved in the story of the miraculous healing of the eye of the monk Theridius. This ekphrasis is based on models taken both from the pagan literary tradition and from the Bible. Far from being a demonstration of virtuosity of the poet, it plays a very important role in the interpretation of the poem. I also propose to interpret this carmen 23 as placing in the prologue images from the Gospel of Saint John. The ultimate aim of this presentation is to understand how Paulinus wants to show his audience the word of God.
Series
Polymnia. Studi di Filologia Classica 6
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