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Title: Virgil

Note: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Virgil" by W. Lucas Collins is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a critical examination of the life and poetry of the famous Roman poet Virgil, delving into his notable works such as the "Eclogues," "Georgics," and the grand epic "Æneid." The author explores Virgil's influence on literature and culture, highlighting themes such as love, loss, and the tension between nature and civilization. At the start of the text, Collins provides an introduction that sets the stage for Virgil's literary significance and popularity throughout history. He recounts how Virgil emerged as a prominent figure in Roman literature, mentioning his early pastoral poetry and subsequent masterpieces. The opening portion discusses Virgil's life, including his upbringing, the patronage he received from figures like Maecenas, and the broader historical context of his works. Collins also hints at the themes of the "Æneid," particularly the trials of its hero, Æneas, as he embarks on a journey filled with peril and prophecy, ultimately seeking a new home after the fall of Troy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas), 1817-1887

EBook No.: 59887

Published: Jul 11, 2019

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Virgil

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Virgil

Note: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Virgil" by W. Lucas Collins is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a critical examination of the life and poetry of the famous Roman poet Virgil, delving into his notable works such as the "Eclogues," "Georgics," and the grand epic "Æneid." The author explores Virgil's influence on literature and culture, highlighting themes such as love, loss, and the tension between nature and civilization. At the start of the text, Collins provides an introduction that sets the stage for Virgil's literary significance and popularity throughout history. He recounts how Virgil emerged as a prominent figure in Roman literature, mentioning his early pastoral poetry and subsequent masterpieces. The opening portion discusses Virgil's life, including his upbringing, the patronage he received from figures like Maecenas, and the broader historical context of his works. Collins also hints at the themes of the "Æneid," particularly the trials of its hero, Æneas, as he embarks on a journey filled with peril and prophecy, ultimately seeking a new home after the fall of Troy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas), 1817-1887

EBook No.: 59887

Published: Jul 11, 2019

Downloads: 45

Language: English

Subject: Virgil

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.