Publication details
Kupidovo ztvárnění v De planctu naturae Alana z Lille a jeho antické kořeny
| Title in English | Cupid's depiction in the De planctu Naturae by Alan of Lille and its ancient roots |
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| Year of publication | 2009 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Graeco-Latina Brunensia |
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| Citation | |
| Web | http://www.phil.muni.cz/wff/home/publikace/sborniky/graeco-latina-brunensia |
| Field | Mass media, audiovision |
| Keywords | Latin literature; classical mythology; Cupid; Alan of Lille; |
| Description | The article deals with the depiction of Cupid in the De planctu Naturae by Alan of Lille and its connections with the representation of the ancient god of love in the preceding literary tradition. The author outlines the main features of the portrayal of Cupid (Amor) in Latin literature in antiquity and the Middle Ages and focuses on Cupid's characteristics in the fifth metre of Alan's prosimetrical composition. A translation of this part of the De planctu Naturae into Czech is included. |
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