In "Virgil", T.R. Glover provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life, works, and enduring influence of the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro. This scholarly yet accessible study examines Virgil's progression from the pastoral "Eclogues" and the agricultural "Georgics" to his crowning achievement, the "Aeneid". Glover contextualizes Virgil's poetry within the turbulent political and social shifts of the Augustan Age, illustrating how the poet became the definitive voice of Rome's imperial destiny and ...
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In "Virgil", T.R. Glover provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life, works, and enduring influence of the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro. This scholarly yet accessible study examines Virgil's progression from the pastoral "Eclogues" and the agricultural "Georgics" to his crowning achievement, the "Aeneid". Glover contextualizes Virgil's poetry within the turbulent political and social shifts of the Augustan Age, illustrating how the poet became the definitive voice of Rome's imperial destiny and cultural identity. The work delves into Virgil's unique literary style, his mastery of the hexameter, and his profound sensitivity toward the human experience. Glover explores themes of piety, labor, and the costs of empire, highlighting Virgil's role in bridging the Homeric tradition with a new Roman epic sensibility. This book serves as an essential companion for students of classical literature and history, offering a deep appreciation for the poet who shaped the Western literary canon. Glover's analysis emphasizes the spiritual and emotional resonance of Virgil's verse, ensuring that the poet's complex vision of history and myth remains relevant to modern readers. Through careful interpretation, "Virgil" illuminates why this master of Latin literature continues to be celebrated for his artistry and his profound understanding of the human condition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Virgil to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by AardBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fitzwilliam, NH, UNITED STATES, published 1923 by Methuen.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (virgil, criticism and interpretation, epic poetry, latin) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Virgil to cart. $48.00, very good condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 1912 by London: Methuen.
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Physical description; xvii, 343 pages 22 cm. Notes; Previous edition entitled "Studies in Virgil". Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Virgil Criticism and interpretation. Virgil. Virgil Studies. Vergilius Maro, Publius Criticism and interpretation. Virgil Criticism and interpretation. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall.
