Publisher's Synopsis
""Virgil the Necromancer: Studies in Virgilian Legends"" by John Webster Spargo is a scholarly work that delves into the legends and myths surrounding the ancient Roman poet Virgil. The book examines how Virgil was portrayed in various literary traditions throughout history, including in medieval and Renaissance literature, as a powerful magician and necromancer who could communicate with the dead.Spargo explores the origins of these legends and their evolution over time, analyzing the different interpretations of Virgil's supposed magical abilities and their significance in different cultural contexts. He also examines the ways in which these legends have been used to shape perceptions of Virgil as a literary figure and the impact they have had on the reception of his works.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Virgilian legends. Topics covered include Virgil's supposed involvement in the creation of the Aeneid, his relationship with the emperor Augustus, and his alleged role in the founding of Naples. The book also includes a detailed bibliography and index, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical literature and mythology.1934. This volume is from the Harvard Studies in Comparative Literature with a focus on Virgil. Contents: The First Four Hundred Years; the Talismanic Art; Saint Virgilius?; The Pneumatical Sage; Virgil in the Basket; The Mage's Revenge; La Bocca Della Verita; Caesar's Sepulture; The Virgilius Romance; Iconography; Shades of Shadows; and Poeta Doctus et Magus.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.
