Manilius, Astronomica 1.926.

The article presents a literary criticism of the book "Astronomica" by Manilius. Topics discussed include the lack of Latin texts on astrology in early years of Roman empire, the glorification of Roman emperor Julius Caesar in the book, and the depiction of emperor Augustus by Manilius. Also mention...

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Publicado en:Scripta Classica Israelica Vol. 35; pp. 97 - 103
Autor principal: Sutton, D. Antoine
Formato: Literary Criticism
Publicado: Israeli Society for the Promotion of Classical Studies 2016
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Sumario:The article presents a literary criticism of the book "Astronomica" by Manilius. Topics discussed include the lack of Latin texts on astrology in early years of Roman empire, the glorification of Roman emperor Julius Caesar in the book, and the depiction of emperor Augustus by Manilius. Also mentioned is the translation of the book by G. P. Goold.