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Title: Vergil: A Biography
Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Vergil: A Biography" by Tenney Frank is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the renowned Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, exploring his background, formative years, and the sociopolitical context that influenced his work. The aim is to shed light on Vergil’s experiences and how they shaped his poetic creations, particularly his major works, the "Georgics" and the "Aeneid". At the start of the biography, Frank emphasizes the challenges of accurately portraying Vergil's life due to the scarcity of reliable historical sources, particularly the ancient "Vita" by Donatus, which is deemed inconsistent and speculative. He discusses Vergil's origins in Mantua, his family's likely Roman citizenship, and their socioeconomic status, suggesting that Vergil was raised in a culturally rich environment that fostered his literary talents. Additionally, Frank hints at Vergil's educational journey, which would see him study in various notable cities, shaping his poetic voice. The opening sets the stage for an examination of how Vergil’s early life, education, and the tumultuous events of his time influenced his poetry, promising a nuanced exploration of the poet behind the epic verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Frank, Tenney, 1876-1939
EBook No.: 10960
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Poets, Latin -- Biography
Subject: Virgil
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Vergil: A Biography
Note: Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Vergil: A Biography" by Tenney Frank is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the renowned Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, exploring his background, formative years, and the sociopolitical context that influenced his work. The aim is to shed light on Vergil’s experiences and how they shaped his poetic creations, particularly his major works, the "Georgics" and the "Aeneid". At the start of the biography, Frank emphasizes the challenges of accurately portraying Vergil's life due to the scarcity of reliable historical sources, particularly the ancient "Vita" by Donatus, which is deemed inconsistent and speculative. He discusses Vergil's origins in Mantua, his family's likely Roman citizenship, and their socioeconomic status, suggesting that Vergil was raised in a culturally rich environment that fostered his literary talents. Additionally, Frank hints at Vergil's educational journey, which would see him study in various notable cities, shaping his poetic voice. The opening sets the stage for an examination of how Vergil’s early life, education, and the tumultuous events of his time influenced his poetry, promising a nuanced exploration of the poet behind the epic verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Frank, Tenney, 1876-1939
EBook No.: 10960
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Poets, Latin -- Biography
Subject: Virgil
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.