Vergil (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162715766)

Vergil is a comprehensive biography of the Roman poet, Virgil, written by Frank Tenney Frank. The book explores the life and works of Virgil, tracing his early years in rural Italy, his education in Rome, and his rise to fame as a poet. Frank delves into the political and social context of Virgil's time, examining the impact of the civil wars and the transition from Republic to Empire on the poet's life and work. The book also provides a detailed analysis of Virgil's major works, including the Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid, exploring their themes, structure, and literary influences. Frank draws on a wide range of sources, including Virgil's own writings, contemporary accounts, and modern scholarship, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of this legendary figure. Vergil is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest poets of the ancient world.The Ciris with all its flaws is one of our best examples of the romantic verse tales made popular by the Alexandrian poets of Callimachus' school. The old legends had of course been told in epic or dramatic form, but changing society now cared less for the stirring action and bloodshed that had entertained the early Greeks. The times were ripe for a retelling from a different point of view, with a more patient analysis of the emotions, of the inner impulses of the moment before the blow, the battle of passions that preceded the final act.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Tenney Frank
ISBN-10: 1162715766
ISBN-13: 9781162715766
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.22d