Claudius Aelianus - Quotation Practices and Literary Skills of an Imperial Collector of Knowledge
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| Verlag | Franz Steiner Verlag |
| Auflage | 2025 |
| Seiten | 189 |
| Format | 17,0 x 1,2 x 24,1 cm |
| Gewicht | 344 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| Reihe | Hamburger Studien zu Gesellschaften und Kulturen der Vormoderne Band 32 |
| ISBN-10 | 3515137998 |
| EAN | 9783515137997 |
| Bestell-Nr | 51513799A |
Claudius Aelianus, also known as Aelian (circa 175-235 AD), was a Roman intellectual and writer of the Severan period who wrote his works in Greek, drawing on the rich treasure trove of quotations from classical literature. His collections of animal stories ( zeta ni d , De natura animalium) and the s (Varia Historia, which is considered to have given ancient miscellany its name) are more than mere compilations: Aelian himself saw the careful selection and artful presentation of his quotations as a genuine literary achievement.
This collection of essays reflects the growing research interest in Aelian and present a comprehensive picture of Aelian's use of quotation as a rhetorical device and the wider richness of his literary practices. The volume is aimed at researchers and those interested in learning more about this fascinating author and his work.
