The humanness of heroes : studies in the conclusion of Virgil's Aeneid / Michael C.J. Putnam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Putnam, Michael C. J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Virgil. Aeneis.

Virgil.

Epic poetry, Latin--History and criticism.

Epic poetry, Latin.

Aeneas (Legendary character)--In literature.

Aeneas.

Heroes in literature.

Virgil--Influence.

Physical Description:

183 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, [2011]

Summary:

The primary focus of this title is the controversial ending of Vergil's Aeneid, one of the most influential poems in the Western tradition. 'The Humanness of Heroes' begins by examining Aemaeas' savage looting in the tenth part of this epic book, followed by tracing the sources andmanifestations of the emotions of the hero. The book ends with a detailed study of the end of the poem. In the epilogue, the author gives an overview of the relationship between the denouement of Virgil and aspects of Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'. The book reinforces the position of Virgil as one of the most original poets of our literary canon, with a profound influence on the literature of our world, from Dante to Derek Walcott and Seamus Heaney.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Rampage of Book 10: Part 1 18

Chapter 2 The Rampage of Aeneas: Part 2 31

Chapter 3 Aeneas Eversor Troiae 49

Chapter 4 Aeneas the City Destroyer 66

Chapter 5 The Authority of Turnus 85

Chapter 6 The Ending 101.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-173) and indexes.

ISBN:

9789089643476

9089643478

OCLC:

754711857