Vergil

By Tenney Frank

Book Overview

Vergil is a comprehensive biography of the ancient Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, written by Frank Tenney. The book explores the life and works of Vergil, who is best known for his epic poem, The Aeneid. Tenney delves into the historical and cultural context of the time in which Vergil lived, as well as his personal life, including his relationships with friends and patrons. The book also examines the literary style and themes of Vergil's poetry, and the impact that his work had on subsequent generations of writers. Overall, Vergil provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in ancient literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419192493
• ISBN13: 9781419192494
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"