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This article explores the connections between Ovid's "Daphne and Apollo" and Basile's "The Myrtle" in terms of their texts and performance. Basile's story draws inspiration from Ovid's tale, using inversions and reversals to create a playful and witty variation. The article highlights the influence of Ovid's work on Basile's composition and emphasizes the importance of classical knowledge in understanding these stories. The text discusses Giambattista Basile's tale "The Myrtle" and its connections to classical literature. Basile's story includes elements of performance, exaggeration, and humor, and incorporates references to Ovid's "Daphne and Apollo." Recent research has shed light on the relationship between Latin literature and modern European fairy tales, including Basile's work. The article discusses the research of three scholars, Ruth B. Bottigheimer, Stijn Praet, and Armando Maggi, on the influence of ancient literature on Basile's fairy tales, with a focus on Ovid's contribution. The article concludes by highlighting ongoing research in this field. The given text contains various references and translations from Basile's "Tale of the Tales," discussing specific scenes and imagery in the fairy tale, as well as other literary works that may have influenced Basile's storytelling. It also references scholars and their interpretations of Basile's work. [Extracted from the article] |
