K. W. Gransden
Aeneid, Book VIII
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521290470
- author:
- K. W. Gransden
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge [Eng.] ; Cambridge University Press, 1976.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1976
- Pages:
- 212
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Aeneid Book VIII by Virgil is a pivotal work in the epic poem, featuring Aeneas's visit to the site of future Rome and his encounter with Hercules and Cacus. This volume also explores the complex relationships between Venus, Vulcan, and Aeneas, as well as the symbolic significance of Aeneas's shield.
Mr Gransden's introduction provides a comprehensive analysis of Book VIII within the context of the Aeneid as a whole, examining its topography, historical sense, typology, symbolism, literary style, and influence on subsequent vernacular poetry. The commentary offers in-depth discussion of points of interest and difficulty in interpretation, as well as detailed explanations of allusions to customs, legends, traditions, and historical events.
As a textbook for university students and sixth-formers, Book VIII provides a rich resource for study and analysis. Its contents will also be of interest to students of English and comparative literature seeking to understand the complexities of Virgil's masterpiece.
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