Aspects of the Natural and the Supernatural in Cicero’s Political Writings

Authors

  • Gesine Manuwald University College London

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13135/2532-5353/9337

Abstract

This paper analyses the function of references to natural and supernatural elements in Cicero’s political writings by exploring a selection of case studies. The survey shows that there is usually not an intention to describe details and that these references are instead skilfully adduced to strengthen the respective argument within the discourses and value systems of the period.

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Author Biography

Gesine Manuwald, University College London

Gesine Manuwald is Professor of Latin at University College London (UCL) and has published widely on Cicero and his reception.

"Cicerone e l'Ambiente", Bologna 2023

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Manuwald, G. (2023). Aspects of the Natural and the Supernatural in Cicero’s Political Writings. Ciceroniana On Line, 7(2), 317–333. https://doi.org/10.13135/2532-5353/9337

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): “Cicéron et l’environnement” Proceedings edited by Adalberto MAGNAVACCA & Tommaso RICCHIERI

Section

Environment, Nature, and Politics in Cicero’s public and private life

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