Literary Criticism - General & Miscellaneous, Greco-Roman Folklore & Mythology, Ancient Roman Poetry - Literary Criticism, Mythology in Literature
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Overview
This guide offers a complete account of the historical setting and significance of The Aeneid, and discusses Virgil's use of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, as well as the most celebrated episodes in the poem, including the tragedy of Dido and Aeneas' visit to the underworld. The volume examines Virgil's psychological and philosophical insights, and analyzes the poem's status as the central classical work of European culture. The guide to further reading has been updated and will prove an invaluable resource. First Edition Hb (1990): 0-521-32329-0 First Edition Pb (1990): 0-521-31157-8Editorials
From the Publisher
'This excellent introduction to the Aeneid appears as a reprint in CUP's reliable and attractive Landmarks of World Literature series … a welcome product of detailed and careful study … Gransden is readable and engaging and this is certainly a book that all students of Virgil, at school or university, should seek out … Gransden's Guide is an excellent addition to any academic library.' The Journal of Classics TeachingBook Details
Published
October 1, 2003
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
120
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521539807