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Title: A Rhythmical Arrangement of the Fragmentum De Bellis Madedonicis
Author(s): KOUZNETSOV, Alexander
Journal: Bulletin of the American Society of Papyrologists
Volume: 47    Date: 2010   
Pages: 117-130
DOI: 10.2143/BASP.47.0.3209314

Abstract :
This paper deals with the clausular structure of the fragmentary Latin historical text traditionally referred to as the Fragmentum De bellis Macedonicis (P.Oxy. 1.30). A study of its punctuation shows that four clausula endings survive on the recto. This allows us to study the anonymous historian’s clausular arrangement. His clausular rhythms appear to be very close to that of the so-called 'historical system' typical of Sallust. This fact seriously undermines accepted wisdom that the author was Pompeius Trogus, since his extant texts shows that he avoided such clausulae. Fragments of Lucius Arruntius, by contrast, show a striking resemblance to the Fragmentum De bellis Macedonicis in clausular rhythm and recommend him as the possible author.

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