Caesar in der Pampa?
Der argentinische Dichter Leopoldo Lugones (1874–1938) und die Antikenrezeption in der Historia de Roca
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https://doi.org/10.34679/thersites.vol20.263Keywords:
Classical Reception, Argentina, Leopoldo Lugones, Julio A. Roca, Political Philosophy, 19th Century, 20th Century, Fascism, RacismAbstract
The biography of the Argentine President, Julio A. Roca, intertwines historical events with classical themes and modern political philosophy. The former general seemed to have only loosely embraced ancient models, but the poet Leopoldo Lugones shaped Roca's life to align with contemporary and personal narratives. Lugones championed a nationalist "παιδεία" fusing his enthusiasm for the military oligarchy with a reverence for antiquity. He believed great ancient authors like Plutarch, Vergil, and Caesar were crucial reads for educated people. However, his last work, the Historia de Roca, primarily displays racism towards non-Europeans, particularly indigenous peoples. Thus, despite holding the culture of the ancient world in high esteem, Lugones intentionally constructed a framework for a fascist concept of civilization and the glorification of a military leader.
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