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The Play of Allusion in the "Historia Augusta

About The Play of Allusion in the "Historia Augusta

By turns outlandish, humorous, and scatological, the ""Historia Augusta"" is an eccentric compilation of biographies of the Roman emperors and usurpers of the second and third centuries. David Rohrbacher offers a literary analysis of the work, focusing on its many playful allusions.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780299327040
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 272
  • Published:
  • January 29, 2020
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 366 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 12, 2025

Description of The Play of Allusion in the "Historia Augusta

By turns outlandish, humorous, and scatological, the ""Historia Augusta"" is an eccentric compilation of biographies of the Roman emperors and usurpers of the second and third centuries. David Rohrbacher offers a literary analysis of the work, focusing on its many playful allusions.

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