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Virgil : the Aeneid
โ Scribed by Gransden, K. W.; Virgil.; Harrison, S. J
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 121
- Series
- Landmarks of world literature
- Edition
- 2nd ed. / by S.J. Harrison
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
"This guide offers a complete account of the historical setting and significance of The Aeneid, and discusses Virgil's use of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, as well as the most celebrated episodes in the poem, including the tragedy of Dido and Aeneas' visit to the underworld. The volume examines Virgil's psychological and philosophical insights, and analyzes the poem's status as the central classical work of European Read more...
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This 2004 guide gives a full account of the historical setting and significance of The Aeneid. Read more...
โฆ Table of Contents
Content: Pt. I. Background --
1. Virgil in the light of his time --
2. Life of Virgil --
3. The Eclogues --
4. The Georgics --
5. Metrical unity and continuity --
Pt. II. Virgil and Homer --
6. 'Arms and the man' --
7. The Aeneas legend --
8. The 'Odyssean' Aeneid --
9. The 'Iliadic' Aeneid --
Pt. III. Reading The Aeneid --
10. The text --
11. The story --
12. Structure --
13. Expression and sensibility --
14. Narrative technique --
15. The world of the dead --
16. Father-figures --
17. Juno --
18. War and heroism --
19. Fate and free will --
20. Conclusions --
Pt. IV. The After-Life of the Aeneid --
21. Influences and reputation --
22. Virgil and Dante --
23. Virgil and renaissance epic --
24. Virgil and romanticism --
App. Principal characters of the poem.
โฆ Subjects
Virgil. -- Aeneid. Aeneas (Legendary character) in literature. Epic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism. Rome -- In literature. Virgil. Electronic books. Aeneis (Virgil) Epic poetry, Latin. Literature. Rome (Empire) TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Literary. LITERARY CRITICISM -- General.
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