Taboo A Legend Retold from the Dirghic of Sævius Nicanor, with Prolegomena, Notes, and a Preliminary Memoir

A mischievous blend of scholarly parody and mythic storytelling, this work opens as a “legend retold” from the obscure Dirghic of the ancient grammarian Sævius Nicanor. The author frames the tale with mock‑Latin epigraphs, elaborate dedication to a self‑styled censor, and a cascade of footnotes that wink at both academia and the absurdities of early‑20th‑century publishing. The tone is simultaneously erudite and irreverent, inviting listeners to savor the playful tug‑of‑war between high culture and the ever‑present threat of moral policing.

In the first act, the narrative introduces Sævius Nicanor through a series of witty anecdotes—like a tailor‑shop encounter that spirals into a goat‑riding escapade—setting a whimsical stage for a broader satire of scholarly pretension. The memoir‑style prose, peppered with faux‑historical references, creates a world where ancient grammar meets modern wit, promising an entertaining listening experience that delights in its own cleverness.