Lowe, Dunstan (2012) Trimalchio’s Wizened Boy (Satyrica 28.4). Classical Quarterly (New Series), 62 (2). pp. 883-885. ISSN 0009-8388. (doi:10.1017/S0009838812000456) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:34366)
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Abstract
The 'puer vetulus' described by Petronius is meant to represent a sufferer of the rare congenital illness known as progeria or accelerated ageing. Survey the ancient evidence, I argue that Petronius' fondness for such an individual reinforces his portrayal as a gauche social climber.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| DOI/Identification number: | 10.1017/S0009838812000456 |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PA Classical philology |
| Institutional Unit: | Schools > School of Humanities > Classics and Archaeological Studies |
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Divisions > Division of Arts and Humanities > Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies
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| Depositing User: | Dunstan Lowe |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2013 16:26 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2025 09:09 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/34366 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
University of Kent Author Information
Lowe, Dunstan.
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