Mime and Martial's Ideal Readers

Abstract: This article examines the analogy between mime spectators and epigram readers and its role in the construction of Martial's ideal audience. Through this analogy, Martial argues that the consumption of mime and epigram does not reflect the personal morality of authors, performers and audiences. Abstract: Ce chapitre examine l'analogie entre les spectateurs de mimes et les lecteurs d'épigrammes ainsi que le rôle de celle-ci dans la construction du public idéal de Martial. A travers cette analogie, Martial soutient que la consommation de mimes et d'épigrammes ne reflète pas la moralité personnelle de leurs auteurs, de leurs acteurs, ou de leurs publics.

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Phoenix
Published
2025-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.1353/phx.2025.a978864
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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Mime and Martial's Ideal Readers

Jovan Cvjetičanin
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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Mime and Martial's Ideal Readers

Jovan Cvjetičanin
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Abstract: This article examines the analogy between mime spectators and epigram readers and its role in the construction of Martial's ideal audience. Through this analogy, Martial argues that the consumption of mime and epigram does not reflect the personal morality of authors, performers and audiences. Abstract: Ce chapitre examine l'analogie entre les spectateurs de mimes et les lecteurs d'épigrammes ainsi que le rôle de celle-ci dans la construction du public idéal de Martial. A travers cette analogie, Martial soutient que la consommation de mimes et d'épigrammes ne reflète pas la moralité personnelle de leurs auteurs, de leurs acteurs, ou de leurs publics.

PhoenixVol. 79(2)
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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