Some characteristics of the works of Agathias: Morality and satire

Villaro, Begoña (2010) Some characteristics of the works of Agathias: Morality and satire. Acta Antiqua, 50 (2-3). pp. 267-287. ISSN 0044-5975

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the moral purpose that guides and determines the two works by Agathias, the epigrams and the Histories. We study his statements in this respect, and then, a literary resource that appears in his poetry and in his historical work: the presence of characters and anecdotes with cynical undertones, the effect of which is that his works may often be considered satirical. Finally, the very likely relationship between his ideas of the value of history and many of his satirical portraits and those of Lucian is studied as well.

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