Vergilius a Tale of the Coming of Christ

Vergilius is a historical novel written by Irving Bacheller, first published in 1904. The book tells the story of a Roman poet named Vergilius, who lived during the reign of Augustus Caesar. The novel is set in the years leading up to the birth of Christ, and follows Vergilius as he travels throughout the Roman Empire, seeking inspiration for his poetry.As he travels, Vergilius encounters a wide range of people, from wealthy patricians to impoverished peasants. He witnesses the corruption and decadence of Rome, and the suffering of those who live on the fringes of society. But despite the darkness he sees around him, Vergilius remains hopeful, believing that a new era of peace and prosperity is about to dawn.Throughout the novel, Vergilius is haunted by a vision of a savior who will come to bring salvation to the world. He becomes convinced that this savior is none other than the long-awaited Messiah of the Jewish people, and he begins to see his own poetry as a means of preparing the way for the coming of Christ.As the novel progresses, Vergilius becomes increasingly involved in the political and religious turmoil of his time. He becomes a trusted advisor to Augustus Caesar, and he also becomes a friend to the Jewish people, who are struggling to maintain their identity in the face of Roman oppression.In the end, Vergilius is present at the birth of Christ, and he recognizes in the infant the fulfillment of his long-held vision. The novel ends with Vergilius returning to Rome, where he continues to write poetry and to spread the message of hope and redemption that he has found in the coming of Christ.1904. The book begins: Rome had passed the summits and stood looking into the dark valley of fourteen hundred years. Behind her the graves of Caesar and Sallust and Cicero and Catullus and Vergil and Horace; before her centuries of madness and treading down; round about her a multitude sickening of luxury, their houses filled with spoil, their mouths with folly, their souls with discontent; above her only mystery and silence; in her train, philosophers questioning if it were not better for a man had he never been born-deeming life a misfortune and extinction the only happiness; poets singing no more of pleasantries and trifles, but seeking favor with poor obscenities. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.