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VIRGIL AND HIS MEANING TO THE WORLD OF TODAY
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VIRGIL AND HIS MEANING TO THE WORLD OF TODAY
$19.95 USD
Old stock.
A scholarly reproduction exploring Virgil's cultural significance and enduring relevance to civilization, preserved as a historically important artifact.
Virgil and His Meaning to the World of To-day is a 1922/1927 literary study written by the Scottish classical scholar John William Mackail.
About the Book
Series: Published as part of the notable Our Debt to Greece and Rome series.
Author: J.W. Mackail (1859–1945) was an Oxford Professor of Poetry and President of the British Academy.
Core Premise: Explores how the ancient Roman poet Virgil remains a vital, living presence and a guide to enduring human questions.
Key Themes
Enduring Voice: Connects Virgil's poetry (The Aeneid, Georgics, The Eclogues) to modern civilization's spiritual and artistic life.
Human Empathy: Examines Virgil's deep melancholy and unique expression of human sorrow (lacrimae rerum).
Classical Legacy: Argues that understanding classical literature encourages modern cultural aspiration and critical thought.
Book Details
- Author
- J.W. Mackail
- Page Count
- 159
- Edition
- 1963 reprint
- Cover Type
- Hard cover, no dust jacket
- Weight
- 17 oz