The shadows of poetry : Vergil in the mind of Augustine /

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: MacCormack, Sabine
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©1998.
Series:Transformation of the classical heritage ; 26.
Subjects:
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430.
Virgil.
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430 > Literary style.
Virgil > Influence.
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430 > Books and reading.
Augustine, > Saint, Bishop of Hippo.
Augustine, > of Hippo, Saint, > 354-430
RELIGION > Christian Church > History.
RELIGION > Christianity > History.
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Literary style.
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Christianity.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • List of illustrations
  • Preface
  • I. "Their renowned poet"
  • II. "The scent of a rose": Language and grammar between Pagans and Christians
  • III. "The tears run down in vain": Emotions, soul, and body
  • IV. "Gods of our homeland": The nature of true and false worship
  • V. "The high walls of Rome": The city on Earth and the heavenly city
  • Epilogue
  • Select bibliography
  • Index of ancient and late antique texts
  • General index.

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