02783cam a22004213u 4500 59942 UtSlPG 20260610134400.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PA Comparetti, Domenico, 1835-1927 Virgilio nel Medio Evo, vol. I Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-07-18 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Virgilio nel Medio Evo, vol. I" by Domenico Comparetti is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the enduring legacy and influence of the Roman poet Virgil throughout the Middle Ages, detailing the cultural interpretations and transformations of his character. Ignite with rich historical discourse, it promises a deeper understanding of Virgil's impact on European thought across the centuries. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Virgil's reputation during the Middle Ages, emphasizing the need for a thorough study that has been previously overlooked. Comparetti aims to investigate how Virgil was perceived in the literary tradition leading up to Dante, addressing both the magical legends surrounding him and their integration into popular folklore. The introduction highlights the complexities of Virgil's legacy, noting that his prominence in medieval literature is neither purely literary nor entirely attributed to the supernatural, but woven into a broader cultural and historical narrative that traces back to the very time of Virgil's own life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature, Medieval -- History and criticism Rome -- In literature Aeneas (Legendary character) -- In literature Epic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism Virgil -- Influence Virgil -- Criticism and interpretation -- History Pastoral poetry, Latin -- History and criticism Didactic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism Literature, Medieval -- Roman influences Latin poetry -- Appreciation Agriculture in literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59942 100768 100768