Nachleben der Antike - Formen ihrer Aneignung

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The collection features a diverse array of essays exploring epic traditions, dramatic reception, and the influence of antiquity in various artistic forms. Contributions include Karl Maurer's examination of Einhard's unwritten epic about Dietrich von Bern, and Cornelia Klettke's analysis of Ariosto's *Orlando furioso* through the lens of Lucian's tales. Irene M. Weiss discusses generic references in *La Araucana*, while Alberto Martino investigates the transformation of the picaresque in a Latin version of *Guzmán de Alfarache*. Charlotte Krauss reflects on the themes of Prometheus and the Caucasus in Alexandre Dumas' work, and Winfried Wehle delves into Proust's retreat into art post-heroism. The second section addresses dramatic reception and ancient influences, with Patrizia De Bernardo Stempel analyzing the medieval *Fingal Rónáin* as a theatrical piece, and Monika Lippke exploring the concept of tragedy in Voltaire's works. Wolfgang Düsing discusses the triumph and destruction of the sublime in Schiller's and Hildesheimer's interpretations of *Mary Stuart*, while Wilfried Floeck investigates the transformations of Penelope in 20th-century Spanish theater. In the third section, Angelika Corbineau-Hoffmann examines Baudelaire's classical profile, and Michael Bernsen presents images of Egypt in 19th-century French literature and art. The fourth section includes discussions on the sublime in literary theory and the influence