The Vigour of Prophecy (Magill’s Literary Annual 1991-2005)
At a glance:
- Author: Elisabeth Henry
- First Published: 1990
- Type of Work: Literary criticism
- Genres: Criticism, Nonfiction
- Subjects: Philosophy or philosophers, Politics, Literature, Fate or fatalism, Heroes or heroism, Prophecy or prophets, Morality or morals, Deism
The prophetic vigor of this book springs from Vergil’s Aeneid, the Latin epic published soon after the poet’s death in 19 b.c.e. and destined to become a literary focus of the Western world. During much of its existence, this epic has been interpreted as an enthusiastic affirmation of Roman piety and dedication to duty. Aeneas, the Trojan hero of the epic, has been admired for his devotion to his father, Anchises, and for his determination to found a new city in Italy—one from which would eventually spring Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. In pursuit of...
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