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Bibliography, Eric Kondratieff

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications by Eric Kondratieff.

Diversity, Identification, And Rhetoric In Tech: On The Analysis Of Satirical Conference Talks, Bryan Knowles

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In this thesis, I examine the rhetorical strategies in Jenn Schiffer’s satirical conference talks in which she comments upon her own tech community. In part, I consider her arguments under the theoretical lenses of Burke, Epicurus, and Camus, theories placed alongside the reflective writing of Ullman as a queer woman in that selfsame community. I also discuss the pedagogical opportunities of such an analysis–of tech conference talks in general–to the modern student in our technologically-connected age. Finally, in the long term, I plan to connect the outcomes of this project to a larger project in partial fulfillment of a doctorate …

"Future City In The Heroic Past: Rome, Romans, And Roman Landscapes In Aeneid 6–8", Eric Kondratieff

History Faculty Publications

From the Intro: “Arms and the Man I sing…” So Vergil begins his epic tale of Aeneas, who overcomes tremendous obstacles to find and establish a new home for his wandering band of Trojan refugees. Were it metrically possible, Vergil could have begun with “Cities and the Man I sing,” for Aeneas’ quest for a new home involves encounters with cities of all types: ancient and new, great and small, real and unreal. These include Dido’s Carthaginian boomtown (1.419–494), Helenus’ humble neo-Troy (3.349–353) and Latinus’ lofty citadel (7.149–192). Of course, central to his quest is the destiny of Rome, whose …

Whitlow, Ruth, 1886-1962 (Sc 2556), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2556. Notebook of Ruth Whitlow, kept while she was a student at Vanderbilt Training School, containing translations of the Roman poet Virgil.

Anchises Censorius Vergil, Augustus, And The Census Of 28 B.C.E., Eric Kondratieff

History Faculty Publications

In Vergil’s Aeneid, Anchises, like Aeneas, may be seen as a pattern of Augustus,as his survey of his progeny reflects Augustus’ censorial activity(Augustus conducted his first census, without holding the office of censor,in 28 B.C.E.). This theory is supported by: verbal cues alluding to Rome’stopography and the location for the upper-class recognitio equitum; technicalterms used to describe Anchises’ activity as he assesses his descendants;Anchises’ hortatory and monitory speech, similar to that of censors knownfrom other literary works; and Vergil’s choice of heroes to represent therepublic, most of whom were censors or from censorial families.

Reading Rome's Evolving Civic Landscape In Context: Tribunes Of The Plebs And The Praetor's Tribunal, Eric Kondratieff

History Faculty Publications

In 75 B.C., two events impacting the tribuni plebis occurred: their right to stand for further office, previously interdicted by Sulla, was restored; and the praetor's tribunal was moved away from areas of tribunician activity. This essay locates, links, and interprets these events within a broad social and historical context.(from research gate)??

The Column And Coinage Of C. Duilius: Innovations In Iconography In Large And Small Media In The Middle Republic, Eric Kondratieff

History Faculty Publications

"[From the conclusion]: This discussion presents a linked series of hypotheses, each one suggested in its turn by evidence relating directly to C. Duilius (cos. 260), and contextualized by near-contemporary precedents wherever possible, or relevant-seeming analogues from slightly later periods. Taken together, these hypotheses support a plausible scenario in which the elogium on Duilius’ rostral column may be read not only as an account of a cunning and audacious commander whose pioneering efforts in naval warfare destroyed the myth of Carthaginian supremacy at sea, but also as an encomium on a generous benefactor to Rome’s citizenry. The inscription’s redactor has …

Utopian And Dystopian Theories On Property, Cheryl Cowles Poe

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The selected works of Plato, Thomas More, Francis Bacon, Aldous Huxley and George Orwell revealed intriguing political theories on property (liberty) from a utopian and dystopian point of view. The theorists formed new social orders by abolishing various kinds of property. For the most part, their arguments for destroying property were defended by presenting a cure for an existing problem and then sustained through education, psychological conditioning, social and genetic engineering and so on. Common themes and differences were found between the utopian and dystopian theories and among the individual societies as well.

Ua68/7/2/1 Minute Book 2, Wku Fcg Classical Club

Student Organizations

Minute book of the FCG Classical Club for the years 1932-1942 & 1949-1952. FCG is an abbreviation of Fides, Concordia, Gratia (Fidelity, Harmony, Goodwill) and is also the initials of Finley C. Grise, the club’s first sponsor.

This book records activities such as presentations by club members and faculty continued, other activities include chapel programs (including Roman costumes), contest for best Latin recipe for making fudge (Feb 1934), roundtable discussions, Roman banquets, a Saturnalia celebration, picnics, and a visit to the Parthenon in Nashville.

Members and others mentioned in the book include:

• Alvey, James
• Bailey, Evelyn
• Bridges, Ed
• Briggs, Elizabeth …

Ua68/7/2/1 Minute Book 1, Wku Fsg Classical Club

Student Organizations

Minute book of the FCG Classical Club. FCG is an abbreviation of Fides, Concordia, Gratia (Fidelity, Harmony, Goodwill) and is also the initials of Finley C. Grise, the club’s first sponsor.

This minute book records activities of the club members such as presentations given by students and faculty, Roman banquets (with particular mention of Dr. Grise presiding as Virgil on one occasion), plays, picnics, chapel programs, and Roman games.

Members and others mentioned in the book include:

• Adams, Otho
• Adsit, Geraldine
• Ashcraft, Eva
• Batson, Cecil
• Berry, Mildred
• Blewette, Emma
• Bunch, Wendell
• Campbell, Allie
• Chick, Mrs. C.G.
• Clark, Cicely
• Cooper, Myrtle …