Ennius pinxit, or What a difference a letter makes (Epigr. I V.)

Jesse Hill

Ennius pinxit, or What a difference a letter makes (Epigr. I V.)

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This article argues that Ennius wrote pinxit not panxit in the pentameter of Epigr. I V. Along the way, it draws attention to Ennius’ love of metaphor and shows how, when we read the right verb, the imagery of his epigram becomes both coherent and meaningful.

Original language	English
Journal	Mnemosyne: A Journal of Classical Studies
Publication status	Accepted/In press - 3 May 2024

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Ennius
Epigram IV
metaphor
Roman painting
urban monuments

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Ennius pinxit, or What a difference a letter makes (Epigr. I V.)

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CTHE: Catullus and the Three Hearts of Quintus Ennius

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