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The Poetics of Power in Augustan Rome: Latin Poetic Responses to Early Imperial Iconography

SKU: 9781108435635

3,656.82

Delve into the heart of Augustan Rome and uncover how **Latin poets** shaped **Roman imperial power** through their engagement with visual culture. This compelling book reveals the vital role poets like Vergil and Ovid played in interpreting and critiquing the era’s evolving **political iconography**, from monumental architecture to public ceremony. By exploring how these literary responses reclaimed imagery as a shared space for debate, it offers a transformative vision of authority and interpretive freedom. Essential for students and scholars of **classical studies** and ancient Roman history seeking new insights into the Augustan age.

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