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In the current revival of studies on Alexander the Great, literature has until now neglected – also because of the scarcity of testimonies – its ‘poetic’ side. Choerilus of Iasus, the most important among the poets who accompanied... more
In the current revival of studies on Alexander the Great, literature has until now neglected – also because of the scarcity of testimonies – its ‘poetic’ side. Choerilus of Iasus, the most important among the poets who accompanied Alexander’s endeavours, represents no exception. For this reason, the book delivers a complete study of Choerilus’ works, life and (mis-)fortune. By doing so, it reassesses philologically and historically a blind spot in present-day research and therefore illuminates further the field of Alexandrography as well as its literary reception. The volume entails first of all a new edition of all the testimonies and fragments pertaining to Choerilus of Iasus, updating and expanding the latest collection edited by H. Lloyd-Jones and P. Parsons in the Supplementum Hellenisticum (1983). Following up, the book develops in four chapters an analysis and discussion of the texts collected in the critical edition. The fifth concluding chapter retraces and contextualises the history of modern studies, from the Renaissance on, concerning the elusive figure of Choerilus.
The Greek manuscript tradition transmits various fragments of works with the title Περὶ ποιητῶν, composed by both philosophers and grammarians from the Classical to the Imperial periods. The aim of this paper is to analyse these surviving... more
The Greek manuscript tradition transmits various fragments of works with the title Περὶ ποιητῶν, composed by both philosophers and grammarians from the Classical to the Imperial periods. The aim of this paper is to analyse these surviving fragments with a view to delineating the contents, forms, and characteristics of this type of literature. In the first part, I propose a survey of all authors and fragments of ancient Greek works On Poets. The second section outlines their literary-historical profile. Based on comparison with ancient works treating similar topics, I suggest a unitary reading of the writings Περὶ ποιητῶν. Through a combination of biographical, exegetical, theoretical, and (perhaps) technical information, this type of literature appears to have comprised the earliest "histories" of ancient poetry.
According to Plutarch, παραδιόρθωσις is the technique of reworking one or more lines of poetry by introducing minimal corrections to alter their original meaning. Many examples come from the Early Stoics and the technique appears to have... more
According to Plutarch, παραδιόρθωσις is the technique of reworking one or more lines of poetry by introducing minimal corrections to alter their original meaning. Many examples come from the Early Stoics and the technique appears to have been practised by the scholarchs Zeno, Cleanthes, and Chrysippus. In this paper, I collect and comment on the extant examples of Stoic παραδιορθώσεις. I propose to study the origin of this technique, comparing it to similar practices attested in connection with Cynic literature. I also read this practice in the light of the Stoics’ attitude towards poetry, considering their habit of quoting and interpreting previous literature in accordance with their philosophical principles. A better understanding of this practice allows me to reconsider some problematic cases and to shed new light on an epigram by Asclepiades rewritten by Mnasalces and displaying a Stoic influence in both form and content.
Building upon a passage from Philodemus’ On Poems (P.Herc. 994, col. 25.5-15), the article develops some considerations about four Greek ‘pessimi poetae’ (Carcinus, Cleaenetus, Choerilus, Anaximenes), dealing with their tradition and the... more
Building upon a passage from Philodemus’ On Poems (P.Herc. 994, col. 25.5-15), the article develops some considerations about four Greek ‘pessimi poetae’ (Carcinus, Cleaenetus, Choerilus, Anaximenes), dealing with their tradition and the reasons behind the severe judgments towards them. I show how Philodemus’ passage testifies of an extreme case of early selection (and loss) in the transmission of Greek literature due to the judgement towards the authors formed already by ancient critics.
Due to its brevity, the epigram has often been considered a ‘minor’ genre. Although not without exception, even the most recent literature implicitly or explicitly reiterates this misconception. I intend to reconsider the problem and... more
Due to its brevity, the epigram has often been considered a ‘minor’ genre. Although not without exception, even the most recent literature implicitly or explicitly reiterates this misconception. I intend to reconsider the problem and defend the opposite view, namely that in the Hellenistic age the epigram was never regarded as a marginal poetic form. First of all, I will consider the social prestige bestowed on epigrammists, as well as the existence of an early literary criticism dedicated to the genre; I will also try to show that the poets who engaged with this form had a high opinion of their epigrammatic work. Building upon this, I will interpret such a phenomenon as an expression of the new Hellenistic poetics. Lastly, I will try to establish an explanatory link between the still widespread tendency to interpret the epigram in a deflationary way and the reception of the genre in Latin literature.
[The marginalia of the Palatine Anthology. Loose ends left by Karl Preisendanz] The margins of the most important witness of the Greek Anthology, now split between Heidelberg (Pal. gr. 23) and Paris (Suppl. gr. 384), present a large... more
[The marginalia of the Palatine Anthology. Loose ends left by Karl Preisendanz] The margins of the most important witness of the Greek Anthology, now split between Heidelberg (Pal. gr. 23) and Paris (Suppl. gr. 384), present a large paratextual corpus with essential indications on the authors and the content of the epigrams, as well as variae lectiones and exegetical hints about the poems. The paper aims to reconsider these marginalia, which have not been thoroughly examined since Karl Preisendanz (1911). Starting with the work of Jacobs, the first part retraces the history of previous studies of the hands recognisable in the manuscript, in both text and margins. The second part shows how Preisendanz’s results should be updated, particularly with respect to the relationships between the annotators indicated as J, C, A*, L, A1. Building upon these conclusions, it will be possible to reassess and substantiate the history of the preparation of the codex, as well as to deepen our understanding of the philological and historical value of these marginalia.
The article focuses on Niklas Holzberg's translations of Aristophanes' Assemblywomen. The first translation was fit to a theatrical production that took place in 1983, and then later revised for a book release in 2004. A new edition has... more
The article focuses on Niklas Holzberg's translations of Aristophanes' Assemblywomen. The first translation was fit to a theatrical production that took place in 1983, and then later revised for a book release in 2004. A new edition has been printed in 2017. In what follows, we analyse the peculiarities of all the three versions and dedicate particular attention to the genesis of the first translation, which was shaped at the crossroad of academic and theatrical discussions. Holzberg's experience as a translator of Assemblywomen, for spectators as well as for readers, shows how classical philology and theatre, despite their different demands, can mutually benefit from one another and happily meet. We also compare Holzberg's work to the translations and rewritings of Aristophanes during the XIX and XX centuries, referring especially to L. Seegers, W. Schadewaldt and P. Hacks.
By considering the Cleombrotus epigram (AP 7,471 = 23 Wil. = 53 G.-P.), the paper aims at rethinking Callimachus' stance towards a genuine interest in philosophy. Rather than focusing on a mostly 'meta-communicative' interpretation, as... more
By considering the Cleombrotus epigram (AP 7,471 = 23 Wil. = 53 G.-P.), the paper aims at rethinking Callimachus' stance towards a genuine interest in philosophy. Rather than focusing on a mostly 'meta-communicative' interpretation, as recent literature does, it shows how the epigram's intended irony is understandable only by presupposing Callimachus' sympathy for the Cyrenaic school. The verses seem therefore to imply a critical attitude with respect to Plato's Phaedo. The dialogue presents ideas that contradict the Cyrenaic teachings, which most likely refused Plato's reception of Socrates' philosophy, especially with respect to the Phaedo. The epigram should thus be interpreted by stressing the intention of exposing the Platonic dialogue's internal tensions as its core, specifically for what concerns the matter of suicide.
15th Celtic Conference in Classics, Panel "Ancient Fragmentary Literature: from quotation to reception." Cardiff, 9–12/7/2024
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Webinaire du Projet 'Pseudopythagorica', Mercredi 14 avril 2021, 16h-18h30 (heure de Paris) - Séance sur la plateforme Zoom. Intervenants: 1- Marco Pelucchi (Université de Milan): Les épigrammes de Platon : authenticité, transmission... more
Webinaire du Projet 'Pseudopythagorica',
Mercredi 14 avril 2021, 16h-18h30 (heure de Paris) - Séance sur la plateforme Zoom.
Intervenants:
1- Marco Pelucchi (Université de Milan):
Les épigrammes de Platon : authenticité, transmission et interprétations.
2- Tiziano Dorandi (CNRS, PSL, Centre Jean Pépin):
La transmission du Carmen astrologicum CH exc. 39 Festugière-Nock, entre Hermétisme et tradition astrologique.
Organisation et modération: Constantinos Macris, Tiziano Dorandi, Luc Brisson.
Cette séance en visioconférence est ouverte au public. Pour obtenir le lien zoom, prière d’envoyer un message à Constantinos Macris : macris@vjf.cnrs.fr.
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Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the sixth and final meeting of our online seminar series L'editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro. This will be a special lecture by Prof. Giovanni Benedetto (University of Milan),... more
Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the sixth and final meeting of our online seminar series L'editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro.

This will be a special lecture by Prof. Giovanni Benedetto (University of Milan), on
Tradurre filosofia contemporanea in latino: il Cambridge Platonist Ralph Cudworth nella versione di J. L. Mosheim (1733, 1773²)

Throughout the series we have encouraged reflection on the tools, methodologies, and approaches employed by classical philologists today. With this special lecture we will broaden our perspective, so as to include considerations on the history of classical studies, focusing on a truly unique moment for both the reception of ancient philosophy and Neo-Latin literature.

The meeting will take place on Thursday 20th June 2024, 4 pm CEST.

All are welcome! Please note that the working language of this event will be primarily, but not exclusively Italian.

To receive the link, please send an email at prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Prolepsis Research Network is delighted to invite you to the third meeting of our seminar series Publishing Classics. Our guest for this meeting will be Elda Granata, Editor at Carocci editore, who will discuss publishing classical... more
Prolepsis Research Network is delighted to invite you to the third meeting of our seminar series Publishing Classics.

Our guest for this meeting will be Elda Granata, Editor at Carocci editore, who will discuss publishing classical texts with commercial publishing houses compared to academic publishers, and present Carocci's current interests and trends.

The meeting, Il punto di vista dell'editor: Carocci, will take place on May 29, at 5pm CET.

Please note that the working language of this event will be primarily Italian.
To receive the link please send an email at prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Prolepsis is happy to invite you to the next appointment of our online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. For the fifth meeting of this series, Aldo Corcella (University of Basilicata), will present us his... more
Prolepsis is happy to invite you to the next appointment of our online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”.

For the fifth meeting of this series, Aldo Corcella (University of Basilicata), will present us his work. His lecture "Presunte citazioni di Varrone e Apuleio in Alfano di Salerno" will take place on Monday 6th May 2024, 4 pm CEST.

All are welcome! Please note that the working language of this event will be primarily, but not exclusively Italian.

To receive the link of this event, please send an email at prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the next appointment of our online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. Starting from some case studies, this series of seminars aims to broadly reflect on... more
Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the next appointment of our online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. Starting from some case studies, this series of seminars aims to broadly reflect on methodologies, approaches, and tools that classical philologists put into practical use in their daily work.

For the fourth meeting of this series, Raffaele Tondini (University of Padua), will present us his work. His lecture "L'Introduzione alle Sacre Scritture di Adriano di Antiochia. Dilemmi ecdotici su un testo scolastico cristiano" will take place on Friday 15th March 2024, 4 pm CEST.

All are welcome! Please note that the working language of this event will be primarily, but not exclusively Italian.

To receive the link of this event, please send an email at prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Prolepsis Research Network is delighted to invite you to the second meeting of our seminar series Publishing Classics. For this meeting we will shift our perspective, outside academia: our guest will be Anita Pietra, Editor Universale... more
Prolepsis Research Network is delighted to invite you to the second meeting of our seminar series Publishing Classics.
For this meeting we will shift our perspective, outside academia: our guest will be Anita Pietra, Editor Universale Economica Feltrinelli, and together we will talk about what it means to publish a classical text with a commercial publishing house, how to get in touch with editors and write a proposal, what are the main traits of a book aimed at a larger audience, and the most recent trends for this type of publication.

The meeting, Il punto di vista dell'editor: Feltrinelli, will take place on February 27, at 5pm CET.

Please note that the working language of this event will be primarily Italian.
To receive the link please send an email at prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Seminar Series - 2023/2024 (1st meeting) We are delighted to invite you to the online seminar series “Seminari di ricerca. L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. Tiziano Dorandi (Centre Jean Pépin UMR 8230/CNRS/ENS/PSL) will open... more
Seminar Series - 2023/2024 (1st meeting)
We are delighted to invite you to the online seminar series “Seminari di ricerca. L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”.
Tiziano Dorandi (Centre Jean Pépin UMR 8230/CNRS/ENS/PSL) will open this series, introducing us to his work on Stobaeus during the seminar “Verso una nuova edizione dei libri 3-4 dell’Antologia dello Stobeo”. The seminar will take place on Thursday 12th October 2023, 4 pm CEST.

All are welcome! Please note that the working language of this event will be Italian. To receive the link, please send an email to prolepsis.network@gmail.com
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Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the next appointment of our online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. Starting from some case studies, this series of seminars aims to broadly reflect on... more
Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the next appointment of our online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. Starting from some case studies, this series of seminars aims to broadly reflect on methodologies, approaches, and tools that classical philologists put into practical use in their daily work.

For the third meeting of this series we will host Prof. Stefano Martinelli Tempesta, Prof. Massimo Pinto, and Prof. Daniela Colomo, who will introduce us to their collaborative work on Isocrates. Their lecture "Il corpus isocrateo fra storia del testo ed edizione critica" will take place on Thursday 8th February 2024, 4 pm CEST.

All are welcome! Please note that the working language of this event will be primarily, but not exclusively Italian.

To receive the link of this event, please send an email to prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”. Classical philologists cannot rely on copies penned by authors themselves. On the contrary, they use papyri... more
Prolepsis Research Network is happy to invite you to the online series of seminars “L’editore di testi greci e latini al lavoro”.

Classical philologists cannot rely on copies penned by authors themselves. On the contrary, they use papyri and manuscripts detached several centuries from those copies as a starting point to retrace the history of classical works and provide their audience with a reliable text. On the one hand, the material aspect of textual transmission cannot be overlooked but needs to be taken into account and investigated from a paleographical, codicological, historical, and cultural perspective. On the other hand, the product of their work, namely the critical edition, needs to distance itself from the bulk of manuscript material to be useable and useful. This series of seminars aims to explore how classical philologists handle these two aspects in their work. Starting from some case studies, we aim to broadly reflect on methodologies, approaches, and tools that classical philologists put into practical use in their daily work. In his preface to the Prolepsis 3rd volume Bruno-Filosa-Marinelli (eds.), Fragmented Memory. Omission, Selection, and Loss in Ancient and Medieval Literature and History, Berlin-Boston 2022, Tiziano Dorandi expressed his wish for an opportunity to discuss these topics. We are therefore happy to offer this series of seminars.

Stefano Valente (Universität Hamburg) will join us for the second meeting of this series. His talk “Appunti sulla tradizione manoscritta dell'Etymologicum Gudianum” will take place on Monday 11th December, 4 pm CEST.

All are welcome! Please note that the working language of this event will be Italian. To receive the link of this event, please send an email to prolepsis.network@gmail.com.
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Prolepsis Research Network is delighted to invite you to the first meeting of our new seminar series, Publishing Classics. In these seminars we will explore more thoroughly what it means to publish a book in the field of Classics today,... more
Prolepsis Research Network is delighted to invite you to the first meeting of our new seminar series, Publishing Classics.
In these seminars we will explore more thoroughly what it means to publish a book in the field of Classics today, we will hear from scholars as well as publishers and find out more about the current market and interests.

Our first guest, Professor Ingrid De Smet, will be giving a lecture focused on publishing translations:

"Translating (Neo-)Latin: Some Methodological Reflections"

The lecture will take place on Thursday, November 16 at 5 pm CET.
If you wish to attend please send an email at prolepsis.network@gmail.com, we will send the Zoom link on the day of the event. For any further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Proemial passages represent the place par excellence where writers create intellectual networks. Through proems, authors can establish, maintain, or break intellectual connections with other figures, institutions, or traditions, and... more
Proemial passages represent the place par excellence where writers create intellectual networks. Through proems, authors can establish, maintain, or break intellectual connections with other figures, institutions, or traditions, and thereby situate their works and themselves within a larger intellectual discourse and within their social, political, and cultural environment. This workshop brings together scholars of history, literature, philosophy, and theology in order to explore the strategies used in ancient proems (from the Classical to the Byzantine periods) to create intellectual networks

https://www.kuleuven.be/lectio/events/networking-through-proems
Friday 3rd February, 4pm CEST.
For info and Zoom link, please register via e-mail at prolepsis.network@gmail.com