Why Vergil?
| Author | : Stephanie Quinn |
| Publisher | : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 478 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780865164185 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0865164185 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Download or read book Why Vergil? written by Stephanie Quinn and published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of 43 classic essays and poems on the Roman poet. Quinn's position is that his work continues to be compelling and flexible enough to support a wide range of interpretations and perspectives. In addition to a bibliography, she provides a lengthy introduction and conclusion that tackle the question of the book's title, Why Vergil? Further, she juxtaposes the first few lines of the Aeneid in its original Latin with five translations, and includes a synopsis of it and a list of dates for quick reference. She has not indexed the volume.
