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Episode 107: Venantius Fortunatus

Literature and History

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The Self-Styled Lyric Orpheus: A Journey through Gaul

This chapter explores Venantius Fortunatus's self-referential preface, where he parallelizes his poetic journey to that of Orpheus, engaging a rustic audience in Gaul. It highlights his ambition to connect with nobility and the church, blending boastful storytelling with astute social networking.

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