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Nero in Opera
This book considers the story of Nero and Octavia, as told in the pseudo-Senecan Octavia and the works of ancient historiographers, and its reception in (early) modern opera and some related examples of other performative genres. In total the study assembles more than 30 performative texts (including 22 librettos), ranging chronologically from L'incoronazione di Poppea in 1642/43 until the early 20th century, and provides detailed information on all of them. In a close examination of the libretto (and dramatic) texts, the study shows the impact and development of this fascinating story from the beginnings of historical opera onwards. The volume demonstrates the various transformations of the characters of Nero and his wives and of the depiction of their relationship over the centuries, and it looks at the tension between \"historical\" elements and genre conventions. The book is therefore of relevance to literary scholars as well as to readers interested in the evolution of Nero's image in present-day media.
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Nero : emperor and court
\"This book portrays Nero, not as the murderous tyrant of tradition, but as a young man ever-more reluctant to fulfil his responsibilities as emperor and ever-more anxious to demonstrate his genuine skills as a sportsman and artist. This reluctance caused him to allow others to rule, and rule surprisingly well, in his name.\"--Provided by publisher.
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Nero
Nero's personality and crimes have always intrigued historians and writers of fiction. However, his reign also illuminates the nature of the Julio-Claudian Principate. Nero's suicide brought to an end the dynasty Augustus had founded, and placed in jeopardy the political system he had devised.Miriam T. Griffin's authoratitive survey of Nero's reign incorporates both a chronological account, as well as an analysis of the reasons for Nero's collapse under the pressure of his role as emperor.
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A companion to the Neronian age
An authoritative overview and helpful resource for students and scholars of Roman history and Latin literature during the reign of Nero.
* The first book of its kind to treat this era, which has gained in popularity in recent years
* Makes much important research available in English for the first time
* Features a balance of new research with established critical lines
* Offers an unusual breadth and range of material, including substantial treatments of politics, administration, the imperial court, art, archaeology, literature and reception studies
* Includes a mix of established scholars and groundbreaking new voices
* Includes detailed maps and illustrations
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Essai sur les règnes de Claude et de Néron
Extrait: \"Lucius Annæus Sénèque naquit à Cordoue, ville célèbre de l'Espagne ultérieure, agrandie, sinon fondée par le préteur Marcellus, l'an de Rome 585; colonie patricienne qui donna des citoyens, des sénateurs, des magistrats à la république, privilège dont les provinces de l'Empire jouissaient encore sous le règne d'Auguste.\"
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The Great Fire of Rome : life and death in the ancient city
\"The author tells the story of the greatest natural disaster in Roman history: a fire that engulfed the city for two straight weeks in AD 64. He highlights firefighting technology of the period and examines how the city's architecture and planning contributed to the blaze. The book addresses the aftermath of the fire and includes an account of Emperor Nero's rebuilding efforts.\"--Provided by publisher.
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Deconstructing imperial representation : Tacitus, Cassius Dio, and Suetonius on Nero and Domitian
What literary strategies do Tacitus, Cassius Dio, and Suetonius apply in portraying Nero and Domitian? This book argues that the three authors respond to and deconstruct the positive accounts of imperial representation that were prevalent during the lifetimes of the two controversial emperors. They take up motifs from these earlier accounts, which they re-interpret to construct their own negative portraits. Although Tacitus, Cassius Dio, and Suetonius discuss the same historical figures and events of early imperial Rome, they are rarely examined together in one volume. Verena Schulz offers the first combined reading of their works from a philological viewpoint, analysing the various rhetorical techniques and narratological devices that they display, and the different literary and historical discourses in which they are embedded.
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