An Introduction to Virgil's Aeneid by W A Camps

An Introduction to Virgil's Aeneid by W A Camps

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Summary

This work is addressed to students of Virgil and of literature in general, including those who may be approaching the "Aeneid" for the first time. It attempts through discussion of particular topics to convey a balanced impression of the nature of the poem as a whole.

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An Introduction to Virgil's Aeneid by W A Camps

This book is geared primarily to students approaching the Aeneid for the first time. It attempts, through discussion of a wide variety of topics, to convey a balanced impression of the nature of the poem as a whole. An appendix includes a version of and ancient Life of Virgil and information about the ancient commentary on him.
'The work deserves to be edited, and Cauchi has done the task impeccably.. An edition which -deservedly- will never be superseded'. Colin Burrow, Journal of Roman Studies.

The late W.A. Camps was Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge.

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ISBN 13 9780198720249
ISBN 10 0198720246
Title An Introduction to Virgil's Aeneid
Author W A Camps
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1969-07-10
Number of pages 174
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.