Horace and Callimachean Aesthetics

Aeneid Aitia Alexandrian alludes allusion ambiguity amoral appears artistic associated avaricious Book bucolic repose Callimachean Aesthetics Callimachus carmen carpe diem central Chapter concept concerning concluding contentment contrast critical Daedalus define designates discussion earlier Eclogue elements employs epic epigram ethical examination example exploits extremes function genre genus tenue Georgics grand Greek hero Horace Horace's Horatian ideal imitation indication interpretation ironic Latin literary lyric mean mercator merchant metaphor miser moderation moral motif nature Odes opening opposed otium parallel Persicos persona philosophic phrase playful poem poet poet's poetic poetry present proem Propertius recusatio reference rejects revealing role Roman satire satis seems ship ship of poetry significant simple slender Socratic stanza storm stultitia style stylistic suggests symbolic tenuis term theme tone values vates Vergil's Vergilian verses vir beatus vocations voyage wine wine-drinker