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050 4 _aPA
100 1 _aTrapp, Joseph,
_d1679-1747
245 1 4 _aThe Preface to the Aeneis of Virgil (1718)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-05-17
508 _aProduced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Margo Romberg, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"The Preface to the Aeneis of Virgil" by Joseph Trapp is a critical essay accompanying Trapp's translation of the epic poem "The Aeneid," written in the early 18th century. This work offers an exploration of the significance and artistry of Virgil's epic, emphasizing the noble qualities of epic poetry and advocating for its importance in literature and moral education. Trapp's perspective seeks to elevate Virgil’s work, positioning it alongside that of Homer and others. The opening of the text introduces the themes and context of Trapp's critique, highlighting the enduring value of poetry. He discusses the nature of epic poetry, asserting that it is essential for inspiring heroic virtue and serves as a reflection of human thought and experience. Trapp emphasizes the unique qualities of Virgil's "Aeneid," such as clear judgment and emotional depth, and contrasts it with Homeric epic. He aims to establish a framework for understanding Virgil's work, arguing that its beauty lies not only in its narrative but also in the emotional resonance it elicits from the reader, affirming its place within the canon of great literary works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirgil. Aeneis
653 _aRome -- In literature
653 _aAeneas (Legendary character) -- In literature
653 _aEpic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism
700 1 _aKelsall, M. M.
_q(Malcolm Miles),
_d1938-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36137
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