A Study of Virgil's Descriptions of Nature

By Mabel Louise Anderson

Book Overview

""A Study of Virgil's Descriptions of Nature"" is a book written by Mabel Louise Anderson and published in 1916. The book is a literary analysis of the works of Virgil, a Roman poet who lived in the first century BC. Anderson focuses specifically on Virgil's descriptions of nature in his poetry, examining how he uses language and imagery to convey his ideas about the natural world.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Virgil's writing. Anderson begins by discussing the role of nature in Virgil's poetry, arguing that it is a central theme that runs throughout his works. She then goes on to examine the various ways in which Virgil describes nature, looking at his use of metaphor, simile, and other literary devices.Throughout the book, Anderson draws on examples from Virgil's poetry to illustrate her points. She also provides historical and cultural context, explaining how Virgil's ideas about nature were influenced by the beliefs and values of ancient Rome.Overall, ""A Study of Virgil's Descriptions of Nature"" is a comprehensive analysis of one of the most important poets in Western literature. It offers a fascinating insight into Virgil's ideas about the natural world, and how he used his poetry to express them.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165912546
• ISBN13: 9781165912544
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"