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The article aims to explore the concept of aggregative reception through the appearances of Fama in Lusophone epic literature.

Theorizing aggregative reception: Virgil’s Fama in Lusophone epic

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This article analyzes the portrayal of Fama in Lusophone epic texts, highlighting her lasting legacy and significance.

The article aims to explore the concept of aggregative reception through the appearances of Fama in Lusophone epic literature.
Conduct a case study of Fama’s appearances in five Portuguese epics from the 17th to early 19th centuries.
Examine how these texts engage with and contribute to a broader understanding of Virgil's legacy.
Evaluate the interactions between texts to demonstrate cooperative reception rather than competitive.
Fama serves as a crucial figure in Lusophone epic poetry, influencing literary expression across centuries.
The concept of aggregative reception allows for a nuanced view of how literary topos evolve over time.
Identifying Fama’s appearances as complementary enriches the understanding of intertextual relationships.

Adriana Vazquez (2026) studied this question.

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