Monday, April 10, 2023

 

Rare Names

Ronald Syme, "Spanish Pomponii. A Study in Nomenclature," in his Roman Papers, IV (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1988), pp. 140-158 (at 140):
Rare names are a rare delight, and often instructive.
Id., "Correspondents of Pliny," in his Roman Papers, V (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1988), pp. 440-477 (at 458):
Rare nomina are pure delight...
Id., "Names and Identities in Quintilian," in his Roman Papers, V (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1988), pp. 630-638 (at 630):
Rare nomina attract and captivate.



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