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The tenth book of Vergil's Aeneid contains some of the poem's most dramatic war narrative and yet has been unjustly neglected by Vergilian scholars. Making the text accessible to the modern reader, this book provides a full introduction examining the literary aspects of Aeneid 10, notes on the text and translation, a discussion of the major interpretational problems of the Aeneid raised in Book 10, and a facing English translation of the text for those with little or no knowledge of Latin. The first major commentary to deal exclusively with Book 10, this work will be invaluable to all interested in the great Roman epic.
This volume investigates the literary significance and narrative complexity of Book 10 of Vergil's Aeneid, addressing its historical neglect within classical scholarship. The author provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the text, combining historical context with detailed linguistic analysis to bridge the gap between ancient epic poetry and modern academic inquiry. By offering both a translation and a scholarly commentary, the work serves as a primary resource for analyzing the structural and thematic developments of the Roman epic.
What You Will Find
Scholars and students of classical literature recognize this work as a foundational resource for the specific study of Book 10. The text is frequently cited for its ability to balance rigorous academic commentary with accessibility for those new to the Latin original.
Page Count:
344
Publication Date:
1991-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198149190
ISBN-13:
9780198149194
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