The Art of Vergil: Image and Symbol in the AeneidIn a discussion in which a comparison of Vergil and Homer becomes the pivot of criticism, the author analyzes basic themes, outlines the Vergilian structure, and indicates the way in which the characters and the events concerning them are related to the whole poem. The author shows how Vergil enlarged upon Homeric similes until they became transparent signs for inner events. He also examines the architecturally structured sequence of mood and argues that, since Vergil, mood has become to poetry what light is to painting. |
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... Juno's hatred , the poet , after the proem , expounds upon her counterplan for Carthage's control of the world . The opposition of the two world powers is announced immediately upon the introduction of Rome's historic rival : Carthago ...
... Juno's hatred , the poet , after the proem , expounds upon her counterplan for Carthage's control of the world . The opposition of the two world powers is announced immediately upon the introduction of Rome's historic rival : Carthago ...
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... ( Juno ) will change her plans for the better and to- gether with me she will protect the Romans , the masters of the world , the people in the toga ... Consilia in melius referet mecumque fovebit Romanos rerum dominos gentemque togatam ...
... ( Juno ) will change her plans for the better and to- gether with me she will protect the Romans , the masters of the world , the people in the toga ... Consilia in melius referet mecumque fovebit Romanos rerum dominos gentemque togatam ...
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... Juno , Dido , Turnus , and An- tony are its conquered representatives . The contrast between Jupiter's powerful composure and Juno's confused passion reappears in the contrast between Aeneas and Dido and between Aeneas and Turnus . The ...
... Juno , Dido , Turnus , and An- tony are its conquered representatives . The contrast between Jupiter's powerful composure and Juno's confused passion reappears in the contrast between Aeneas and Dido and between Aeneas and Turnus . The ...
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