
This Work Offers A New Reading Of The Octavia As A Staging Ground In The Memory Wars Surrounding Nero's Fall. Through An Innovative Combination Of Cultural Memory Theory And Intertextual Analysis, Ginsberg Argues That The Play Reimagines The Imperial Family As Waging War On Itself And Its People, Challenging Their Claim That With Empire Came Peace.
This work investigates how the Roman play Octavia functions as a site of cultural memory and political critique regarding the collapse of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Lauren Donovan Ginsberg, a scholar of classical literature, utilizes a framework combining cultural memory theory with rigorous intertextual analysis. She argues that the play portrays the imperial family as a self-destructive force, effectively dismantling the Neronian propaganda that equated the establishment of the Empire with the arrival of lasting peace.
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Scholars recognize this text as a significant contribution to the study of Neronian-era literature and the reception of Roman history. Experts frequently highlight the author's ability to bridge the gap between literary analysis and political history, making it a valuable resource for those studying the intersection of drama and imperial power.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2016-12-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0190275979
ISBN-13:
9780190275976
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