In the Aeneid men, women, gods, and goddesses are characterized by the speeches assigned to them far more than by descriptions of their appearance or behavior. Most of the speeches are highly emotional and individualized, reminding us of the most powerful utterances of Greek tragedy. Gilbert Highet has analyzed all the speeches in the Aeneid, using statistical techniques as well as more traditional methods of scholarship. He has classified the speeches; identified their models in earlier Greek and Latin literature; ...
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In the Aeneid men, women, gods, and goddesses are characterized by the speeches assigned to them far more than by descriptions of their appearance or behavior. Most of the speeches are highly emotional and individualized, reminding us of the most powerful utterances of Greek tragedy. Gilbert Highet has analyzed all the speeches in the Aeneid, using statistical techniques as well as more traditional methods of scholarship. He has classified the speeches; identified their models in earlier Greek and Latin literature; analyzed their structure; and discussed their importance in the portrayal of character. He finds that Vergil used standard rhetorical devices with discretion, and that his models were poets rather than orators. Nevertheless, this study shows Vergil to have been a master dramatist as well as a great epic poet. Originally published in 1972. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Size: 8x5x1; Princeton University Press, 1972; no additional printings indicated; vii, [1], 380pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very minor wear to edges of tan cloth boards, gilt/blue titling remains bright and bold; text very good throughout. Light wear to edges of unclipped dust jacket; uneven toning over spine; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Good in Good dust jacket. 069106234X. Ex-library copy with usual stamps, call numbers and pocket. DJ is in plastic sleeve.; Highet has classified the speeches; identified their models in earlier Greek and Latin Literature; and discussed their importance in the portrayal of character....This study shows Vergil to have been a master dramatist as well as an great epic poet.; 380 pages.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 069106234X.
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