Beate Hintzen (Hg.), Lateinische Literatur des Barock. Inhalte, Formen und Funktionen. (Poesis 3) Brill Fink, Paderborn 2025. XXXIII/372 S., € 89,–.

Key Points

• The article aims to explore the themes, structures, and purposes of Latin literature during the Baroque period.
• Literary analysis of texts from the Baroque era
• Examination of thematic content and stylistic forms
• Evaluation of the sociocultural functions of literature
• Identifies key themes and motifs in Baroque literature
• Highlights the intricate forms used by authors
• Demonstrates the relevance of literature in shaping cultural identity during the Baroque period