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The Old Maid N XIV and Virgil's Aeneid Critique
An essay explores the poem The Aeneid as a potential satire of Augustan luxury and female bacchanalia, arguing Virgil may praise Latian Queen Amata while critiquing Roman ladies’ excesses. Considerations include the tone of obloquy toward ebriety, implications for imperial patrons, and publisher errata notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amata
Lavinia
Aeneas
Ulus
Augustus Cesar
Virgil
Augustus
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