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100 1 _aCollins, W. Lucas
_q(William Lucas),
_d1817-1887
245 1 0 _aVirgil
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-07-11
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Virgil" by W. Lucas Collins is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a critical examination of the life and poetry of the famous Roman poet Virgil, delving into his notable works such as the "Eclogues," "Georgics," and the grand epic "Æneid." The author explores Virgil's influence on literature and culture, highlighting themes such as love, loss, and the tension between nature and civilization. At the start of the text, Collins provides an introduction that sets the stage for Virgil's literary significance and popularity throughout history. He recounts how Virgil emerged as a prominent figure in Roman literature, mentioning his early pastoral poetry and subsequent masterpieces. The opening portion discusses Virgil's life, including his upbringing, the patronage he received from figures like Maecenas, and the broader historical context of his works. Collins also hints at the themes of the "Æneid," particularly the trials of its hero, Æneas, as he embarks on a journey filled with peril and prophecy, ultimately seeking a new home after the fall of Troy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirgil
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59887
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