classical allusion

Examples (10)

• The poem is filled with classical allusions to Greek myths.
• In his lecture, the professor explained the meaning behind the classical allusion to the Trojan War.
• Her essay skillfully analyzed the author's use of classical allusion.
• The painting's title is a subtle classical allusion to the story of Icarus.
• Many modern readers might miss the classical allusions in John Milton's "Paradise Lost".
• Shakespeare's plays are rich with both biblical and classical allusions.
• The author used a classical allusion to add a layer of depth and meaning to the character's plight.
• Can you identify the classical allusion in the first stanza of the poem?
• I enjoyed the clever classical allusion he made, comparing his difficult task to the labors of Hercules.
• Renaissance poetry is often characterized by its frequent use of classical allusion.