Verlag:
Double9 Books Llp Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35631817
EAN: 9789378309373
Erhältlich:
Nicht auf Lager
Zustellung: Fr, 23.10.2026
Versand: Kostenlos
CHF 28.75
Beschreibung
Vergil: A biography presents a carefully structured study of the Roman poet's life, intellectual growth, and artistic development within a changing political and cultural landscape. The narrative connects literary achievement with education, patronage, and philosophical influence, showing how poetic vision is shaped by historical pressure and personal discipline. Attention is given to rural background, scholarly training, and entry into influential circles, emphasizing how environment and mentorship affect creative direction. Major poems are examined as deliberate artistic responses to social upheaval, agricultural reality, and imperial ambition, rather than isolated works of inspiration. The discussion highlights method, revision, and technical craft, portraying composition as sustained labor guided by ethical and aesthetic purpose. Broader literary traditions are considered to show continuity and innovation in style and structure. The study also reflects on reputation, reception, and legacy, explaining how interpretation evolves across generations. Throughout, the work blends literary criticism with contextual history, presenting poetry as both artistic expression and cultural document shaped by responsibility, identity, and civic imagination.
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Tenney Frank
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2026
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 118