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The Aeneid EnglishDownload Now...

by Virgil (Author)

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This commentary interprets the poetic methods and intentions of the Aeneid, and explains not only what Virgil says but how he says it and why he says it in the particular way which he chooses. The limitations and similarities of diction from English poets are frequently quoted, especially from Spenser and Milton, because this can illuminate the literary impact of the Vergilian passage. Preface Introduction 1 Life and works of Virgil 2 Virgil and Augustus 3 The legend of Aeneas 4 Sources of the Aeneid 5 Synopsis of the Aeneid 6 Structure and themes 7 Virgil s hexameter 8 The manuscripts of the Aeneid and the ancient commentators 9 Differences of text between this edition and Mynors and Hirtzel 10 Bibliography TEXT Commentary Index to the notes

Customer Review: an incredibly helpful text

The first time I had ever read Vergil, I used this book, and the notes were essential to my understanding of what was going on. When I used it for another class on the Aeneid, years later, I had a much better grasp of the grammar, vocabulary and plot, and I found myself far better prepared than some of my classmates because I chose to use this edition instead of a naked text with no notes. The notes are useful for beginners and more advanced students of Latin, and I believe that even people who are secure in their knowledge of the Latin language will learn a thing or two from these notes. I really appreciated that the notes will tell you when Vergil is referring to a Homeric passage.

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Aeneas (Legendary character) -- Poetry
Legends -- Rome -- Poetry
Epic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English
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Books / Subjects / Reference / Foreign Languages / Instruction / Latin

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