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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... glory and burial honors ; he does not mention love . Aeneas ' wish to have died " ante ora patrum " expresses not only longing for glory but also for love and warmth of home . The thought that the presence of loved ones blunts the sting ...
... glory and burial honors ; he does not mention love . Aeneas ' wish to have died " ante ora patrum " expresses not only longing for glory but also for love and warmth of home . The thought that the presence of loved ones blunts the sting ...
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... glory ( Iliad 22.99 ff . ) , 68 Turnus chooses death for the sake V of glory.69 In the next scene his inner decision finds outer realization . On the foaming horse and with bleeding face , Saces rushes in as the personification of the ...
... glory ( Iliad 22.99 ff . ) , 68 Turnus chooses death for the sake V of glory.69 In the next scene his inner decision finds outer realization . On the foaming horse and with bleeding face , Saces rushes in as the personification of the ...
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... glory . " If the value which the poet places on pietas and filial love is considered , it cannot be assumed that his words disgrace Turnus . He dies a hero.80 Turnus and Dido are both tragic figures . Both have fallen \ / into tragic ...
... glory . " If the value which the poet places on pietas and filial love is considered , it cannot be assumed that his words disgrace Turnus . He dies a hero.80 Turnus and Dido are both tragic figures . Both have fallen \ / into tragic ...
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