Between Conversion and Madness
Sophisticated Ambiguity in Lucian’s Nigrinus
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20044180 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Irmgard Männlein‐Robert (corresponding author), Irmgard Männlein-Robert |
| Year | 2021 |
| Pages | 237-250 |
| Publication date | 2021-02-22 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Strategies of Ambiguity in Ancient Literature (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | De Gruyter (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1515/9783110715811-016 |
| OpenAlex | W3128978778 |
| ISBN | 9783110715811 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
In this contribution, Lucian’s Nigrinus is examined for intended ambiguity, which calls for a satirical and ironic reading of the text. Nigrinus shows numerous ambiguous, linguistic-stylistic, generic and compositional features that cause a reader to react with disconcertment and which are to be evaluated as intended ambiguity markers. These markers are analyzed and interpreted as subversive strategies and planned disruptive tactics that allow educated recipients to arrive at a satirical reading and a thoroughly sober, critical view of an inappropriate, seemingly insane enthusiasm for philosophy
Ambiguity · Art · Enthusiasm · Epistemology · Linguistics · Literature · Classical Antiquity Studies · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |