词条 | Aesopus, Claudius |
释义 | Aesopus, Claudius Roman tragedian Claudius also spelled Clodius flourished 1st century BC most eminent of the Roman tragedians, contemporary and intimate friend of Cicero (Cicero, Marcus Tullius), whom he instructed in elocution, and regarded by Horace as the equal of the great Roman comic actor Roscius. Aesopus became completely absorbed in his roles; the biographer Plutarch mentions that, while playing the part of Atreus deliberating revenge, Aesopus forgot himself and in the heat of the moment struck and killed another actor. Aesopus made a last appearance in 55 BC at the dedication of the Roman ruler Pompey's new theatre; Cicero mentions that Aesopus was advanced in years at that time. |
随便看 |
|
百科全书收录100133条中英文百科知识,基本涵盖了大多数领域的百科知识,是一部内容开放、自由的电子版百科全书。