Kenneth Quinn

Virgil's Aeneid: A Critical Description

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ISBN 13:: 9781904675525
author:: Kenneth Quinn
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bristol Phoenix Press, Univ of Exeter
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 460
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 2.54 x 22.86 centimetres
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
Condition:: New
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Virgil's Aeneid: A Critical Description by Kenneth Quinn is a thought-provoking analysis of Virgil's epic poem. This book provides a detailed and structured approach to understanding the Aeneid, exploring its central purpose, literary and historical context, and composition. A careful examination of each of the poem's twelve books is presented, with particular emphasis on the later, less frequently read sections. The author also delves into Virgil's use of form and theoretical problems, as well as a closer analysis of the poem's verbal fabric. This critical description aims to help readers approach the Aeneid with discernment and appreciation, whether reading it in its original Latin or English translation. By exploring the Aeneid's structure, composition, and literary context, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking to engage deeply with Virgil's masterpiece.

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