Callimachus and New Ancient Histories

In this study I evaluate Callimachus’ rhetorical presentation and characterization of local historians and their material as either “old” or “new.” The first section focuses upon the Hecale. I show that Callimachus artificially antiquates and at the same time highlights the newness of previously una...

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Main Author: Robin J. Greene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ENS Éditions 2017-03-01
Series:Aitia : Regards sur la Culture Hellénistique au XXIe Siècle
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/aitia/1706