The Chaonian dove : studies in the Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid of Virgil /

The Chaonian dove : studies in the Eclogues, Georgics, and Aeneid of Virgil /

This is the first book-length critical study of the three Virgilian works to be published in English for twenty years. It examines in detail the thematic design and intent of the Eclogues, Georgics and Aeneid, and documents the development of their political, moral and poetic pessimism. It presents...

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Main Author: Boyle, A. J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden : E.J. Brill, 1986.
Series:Mnemosyne, bibliotheca classica Batava. Supplementum ; 94.
Subjects:
Virgil > Criticism and interpretation.
Pastoral poetry, Latin > History and criticism.
Didactic poetry, Latin > History and criticism.
Aeneas (Legendary character) in literature.
Epic poetry, Latin > History and criticism.
Agriculture in literature.
Rome > In literature.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Abbreviations
  • I. Introduction: The failed text
  • II. Pastoral meditation: The Eclogues
  • III. Didactic paradox: The Georgics
  • IV. Epic vision: The Aeneid (1)
  • V. Epic vision: The Aeneid (2)
  • Appendix: The historical background
  • List of modern works cited.

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