The Death Of Virgil: A Dramatic Narrative (1907)

The Death of Virgil: A Dramatic Narrative is a novel written by Thomas H. Warren and published in 1907. The book tells the story of the last days of the famous Roman poet Virgil, who is dying in Brundisium, Italy. The novel is written in a poetic and dramatic style, with Virgil reflecting on his life and the legacy of his work as he approaches death.The narrative is divided into four parts, each representing a different stage in Virgil's journey towards death. In the first part, Virgil is visited by his friend and fellow poet, Plotius Tucca, who urges him to burn the manuscript of his unfinished epic poem, the Aeneid. In the second part, Virgil reflects on his life and work, and the impact they have had on the world. In the third part, he is visited by the ghost of his father, who urges him to complete the Aeneid. Finally, in the fourth part, Virgil dies, surrounded by his friends and loved ones.The Death of Virgil is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of mortality, legacy, and the nature of art. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of modernist literature and has been translated into many languages.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.