Lesbia’s charms

Author: Zarker, John W.
Title: Lesbia’s charms
Review/Collection: "The Classical Journal", 68, 2
Place edition: New York
Year edition: 1972
Pages: 107-115
Keywords: Biographie - Biografia - Biography
Description: La première phrase de l’article indique sa portée: «In spite of the eloquent testimony to her literary interests, the amica omnium could not have attracted such a devoted following as a result of her intellectual talents alone. Let us see what we can learn about the physical charms of Lesbia». A partir de Catulle et du Pro Caelio (ainsi que certaines lettres) l’auteur montre que la beauté des yeux de Lesbie jouait le premier rôle dans son «attractiveness». Cicéron se montre plus sensible à ses qualités intellectuelles que Catulle. [PhR]   La prima frase dell'articolo indica il suo obbiettivo: «In spite of the eloquent testimony to her literary interests, the amica omnium could not have attracted such a devoted following as a result of her intellectual talents alone. Let us see what we can learn about the physical charms of Lesbia». A partire da Catullo e dal Pro Celio (così come da certe lettere) l'autore mostra che la bellezza degli occhi di Lesbia giocava il ruolo primario nella suo gioco di seduzione. Cicerone si mostra più sensibile alle sue qualità intellettuali rispetto a Catullo.
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Author initials: Zarker 1972