Favorinus
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23701029 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leofranc Holford‐Strevens (0009-0000-4671-7806, corresponding author), Leofranc Holford-Strevens |
| Year | 2003 |
| Pages | 98-130 |
| Publication date | 2003-11-06 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Aulus Gellius (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Oxford University PressOxford (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199263196.003.0007 |
| OpenAlex | W4210419194 |
| ISBN | 9780199263196 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 74 |
This chapter discusses the philosopher and sophist Favorinus, a self-made Hellene famous for his eloquence, erudition, and sexual ambiguity, of whom Gellius was a devoted pupil and admirer. The precise nature of their relationship is examined, and a sexual element not ruled out. It also reviews Gellius's representation of his achievements in rhetoric, philosophy, and general learning, a representation that extends to attempts at reproducing his Greek style in Latin translation; and considers how far Gellius is to be trusted in portraying his master as well-informed but not infallible in matters of Latin language and Roman law. Finally, the Gellian Favorinus is considered as a social being, delightful company even if never praised for gravitas.
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| Highly cited | No |