Hellenistic Influence On The Aeneid (1920)

Hellenistic Influence On The Aeneid is a book written by Eleanor Shipley Duckett and published in 1920. The book explores the influence of Hellenistic culture on Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid. Duckett examines how Virgil was influenced by the works of Greek poets such as Homer, as well as the philosophy and art of the Hellenistic period. She argues that Virgil's use of Hellenistic themes and motifs in The Aeneid helped to elevate the poem to a work of universal significance. The book is written in a scholarly and analytical style, with detailed references to ancient texts and historical events. It is considered a seminal work in the field of classical studies and is still widely read and studied today.Contains A Study In The Commerce Of Latium, And The Case Construction After The Comparative In Pliny�������s Letters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.