Virgil : the Aeneid

Virgil : the Aeneid / K.W. Gransden.

"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 vol...

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Main Author: Gransden, K. W.
Other Authors: Harrison, S. J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Edition:2nd ed. / by S.J. Harrison.
Series:Landmarks of world literature.
Subjects:
Virgil. > Aeneid.
Aeneas > (Legendary character)
Aeneis (Virgil)
Aeneas (Legendary character) in literature.
Epic poetry, Latin > History and criticism.
TRAVEL > Special Interest > Literary.
LITERARY CRITICISM > General.
Epic poetry, Latin
Literature
Aeneis (Vergilius)
Rome > In literature.
Rome (Empire)
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:"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 culture. The guide to further reading has been updated and will prove an invaluable resource."--Jacket
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 111 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780511164118
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Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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