Symbolae Philologorum Posnaniensium Graecae et Latinae
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O imionach bogów narodu rzymskiego – Diowisa i Wediowisa / De nominibus deorum populi Romani Diovis et Vediovis (Aulus Gellius, Noctes Atticae V 12)
Get PDFThe following article contains a Polish translation of one chapter of A. Gellius’ Noctes Atticae (V 12). It isaccompanied by an introduction and useful comments. In the introduction the present author explains two OldLatin theonyms from the etymological point of view, discussing the semantics of the Latin prefix ve-. Alsoshe reviews the exact location of the Vediovis’ sanctuary in Rome and describes the figure of young Vediovis,mentioned by Ovid and Aulus Gellius
Poetyckie reminiscencje Klemensa Janickiego z podróży do Italii
Get PDFThe text focuses on the reminiscences of Clemens Ianitius from his journey to Padova (Italy), where the Polish poet spent two years (1538–40) studying at the University of Padova. In his poetry (especially in his elegies) one can find many remarks connected with Italy described by Ianicius as his intellectual native country
Penelopa w poezji nowogreckiej XX wieku (Penelope in Modern Greek 20th century Poetry)
Get PDFIn my paper I focus on the well-known Greek mythical as well as literary figure, known mainly from Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus’ faithful wife, Penelope. Attention is given to the interpretation of the Homeric prototype in Modern Greek 20th century poetry. The successive metamorphoses of the image of Penelope are traced in Nikos Kazantzakis’ The Odyssey, Yiannis Ritsos’ Penelope’s Despair, Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke’s Says Penelope, Kyriakos Charalambides’ Penelope Recognizes Odysseus, Penelope’s Odysseusand Pandelis Boukalas’ Penelope. The analysis shows ambiguous attitude to the traditional image of Penelope and tendency of Modern Greek poets to demythologize her and to show the scene of anagnorisis in Homer‘s Odyssey in modern context as well as with more psychological probability
Old Man’s Speech and Music. Sir 32:3 Interpreted by Clement of Alexandria and John Chrysostom
Get PDFThe article tries to answer the question why Clement of Alexandria (Paed. II 58, 1–2) and John Chrysostom (De Eleazaro et septem pueris, PG, vol. 63, coll. 523–4) propose peculiar interpretations of Sir 32:3. At first sight it might seem that the writers used texts of that verse in the Septuagint that were different from its present shape, but the real causes of the discrepancies were, in Clement’s case, his abhorrence of music, and in John Chrysostom’s case, the situation in which his speech was delivered
Metaforyzacja mitu w literaturze Rzymu późnorepublikańskiego. Na przykładzie Endymiona
Get PDFIn Roman republican literature the Endymion figure, not unlike other mythical characters, carries a messagewhich becomes apparent only when properly deciphered. For that reason its meaning can be made out best bybeing looked at from a rhetorical perspective
Didaskalia w Orestei Ajschylosa jako projekt inscenizacji tłumacza (na przykładzie Agamemnona)
Get PDFWe all know that in the ancient tragedies there are no written stage directions. But it does not mean that there areno stage instructions. Without no doubts the fifth century BC tragedies were theatre productions. Of course theywere influencedby the Athenian theater of the day, but in every age the drama is influenced by the theatre of itsdays. And translation of a drama requires to be imagined by the translator who is never free from any influencesor references to the stages and theatres of authors’ time. That is why in this paper I would like to examine whatkind of staging the translators suggest in their translations and stage directions they insert in the texts
Poeta i śmierć
Get PDFThe article concerns Klemens Janicki (1516–1543), a Polish poet who wrote in Latin. The author first presents the character and predilections of the poet (iuvenis iocosus), she also stresses – on the basis of Janicki’s own words – the difference of his fortune when compared with the fortune of Ovid (Naso beatus, the exile and the death). Finally, she analyses his vision of God (Pater blandissimus) and heaven, in which he found consolation in a deadly disease
„Latine loquor!” – czyli „żywa łacina” jako metoda dydaktyczna (Latine loquor! – Living Latin as a teaching method)
No full textThis article discusses the various problems one faces as a teacher of Latin in Poland. These problems are partly due to the permanently decreasing number of Latin lessons in schools. This decrease, however, has not been considered by those responsible for the core curriculum, which is now too extensive and does not match the amount of time provided for Latin classes. The lack of reform in the didactics of Latin also takes its toll (namely the continuous usage of the grammar-translation method). Direct methods, which include dr. Rouse’s method, Ørberg’s method and Assimil method (all discussed briefly in this article) could prove to be a useful solution to these problems
Terencjusz, „Phormio” v. 778–782 – komentarz do passusu
Get PDFThe passage from the Terentian comedy Phormio, v. 778–782, contains few interesting expressions, which are described in the article. First of all this short commentary examines the meaning of the Latin noun versura, attested in line no. 780. Versura is used in Phormio in a phrase vosuram solvere, which may mean to solve the loan agreement or to pay off the loan. Other phrases in the presented passage create a context for our analysed noun, especially: in eodem luto haesitas – you are getting stuck in the same mud. This proverbial expression emphasizes repetition of the situation and has probably the same iterative meaning as versuram solvere. Therefore we may assume, that versuram solvere means in the play: borrowing money on interest to pay a previous debt. The whole image of repeated problems is being summarized by the character of the play saying: plagae crescunt – the number of lashes increases. This expression is to show the gradation of the troublesand it proves, that also versura must include some kind of gradation, i. e. the growth of interest. The article shows phraseology, which is employed to depict slave’s action – proverbial and legal expressions are used to build a metaphor in the character’s utterance. This metaphor is built by all of the mentioned expressions in eodem luto haesitas, vorsuram solves, plagae crescunt. The first two expressions start the figure called climax and plagae crescunt summarizes this stylistic device. Moreover this whole image has been used by Terence to demonstrate the progress of the complex plot in the play – the slave has already carried on two intrigues and to avoid the consequences of his actions he might make the third fraud
The Judgement of Paris as Examined by a Lawyer and a Christian Moralist: Dracontius’ De raptu Helenae
Get PDFIn this paper I examine Dracontius’ poem De raptu Helenae to prove his unconventionality and originality inpresenting a well-known myth. He analyses the story of the judgement of Paris from the legal point of viewusing professional, legal vocabulary. At the same time he takes into account also the moral and Christian dilemmasand thereby he finds completely new aspects and interpretations, ignored by previous poets