Oxford Readings In Vergil's Aeneid [Paperback]

S. J. Harrison (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 1990

These essays, written by such distinguished scholars as C.M. Gowra, N.M. Horsfall, R.O.A.M. Lyne, D.A. West and R.D. Williams, constitute a broad range of twentieth-century and classic criticism on Vergil's Aeneid. Intended as a supplement to standard reading for undergraduate courses in ancient epic poetry, the essays are all in English and include several documents gathered from rare, out of print, or previously inaccessible sources. In addition, Harrison offers a general survey of literature on the Aeneid since 1900, containing much additional bibliographical material, and brief mention of the work in other languages.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A highly useful volume, to be welcomed by students and teachers of the Aeneid on all levels."--Classical Outlook

"This learned commentary belongs in all research libraries, and in the hands of any Vergilian who can afford it, for it is sure to be of lasting value. The volume may be used to find the best recent discussion of any stylistic feature that occurs in Aeneid 10. Style and Latinity are Harrison's strengths and he provides ample evidence to help the reader with the tone, diction, and debt to earlier authors of any passage in the book."--The Classical Association of the Atlantic States INC.

"[A] model of English classical philology-competent, precise, full, and learned..."--The Classical Journal

About the Author

S. J. Harrison is at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Product Details

• Paperback: 486 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 23, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198143885
• ISBN-13: 978-0198143888
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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