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Virgil: Aeneid I-VI

Virgil author Dr R Deryck Williams editor RD Williams editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:1st Jan '98

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The first volume of R.D. Williams' classic edition of the Aeneid, covering books I-VI.This is the first volume of R. Deryck Williams' classic edition of the Aeneid, covering books I-VI. It includes the Latin text, with English introduction, an extensive commentary and notes by this renowned Virgilian scholar. Designed for upper school and university students, the commentary discusses the life and works of Virgil, the legend of Aeneas, structure and themes and Virgil’s hexameter. It interprets the poetic methods and intentions of the Aeneid, and explains not only what Virgil says, but how he says it and why he says it in the particular way which he chooses. Williams considers the limitations and similarities of diction from English poets - particularly Spenser and Milton - in order to illuminate the literary impact of the Virgilian passage. Williams' aim was to be "concise rather than omissive" and his notes remain an example of clarity and good sense for any student approaching the first half of the Aeneid in whole or in part.

ISBN: 9781853994968

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 28mm

Weight: 602g

524 pages

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