Project Gutenberg 2011-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 252 Trapp, Joseph 1679 1747 Kelsall, M. M. (Malcolm Miles) 1938 Kelsall, Malcolm Miles 83621135 The Preface to the Aeneis of Virgil (1718) Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Margo Romberg, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "The Preface to the Aeneis of Virgil" by Joseph Trapp is a critical essay accompanying Trapp's translation of the epic poem "The Aeneid," written in the early 18th century. This work offers an exploration of the significance and artistry of Virgil's epic, emphasizing the noble qualities of epic poetry and advocating for its importance in literature and moral education. Trapp's perspective seeks to elevate Virgil’s work, positioning it alongside that of Homer and others. The opening of the text introduces the themes and context of Trapp's critique, highlighting the enduring value of poetry. He discusses the nature of epic poetry, asserting that it is essential for inspiring heroic virtue and serves as a reflection of human thought and experience. Trapp emphasizes the unique qualities of Virgil's "Aeneid," such as clear judgment and emotional depth, and contrasts it with Homeric epic. He aims to establish a framework for understanding Virgil's work, arguing that its beauty lies not only in its narrative but also in the emotional resonance it elicits from the reader, affirming its place within the canon of great literary works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Virgil. Aeneis Rome -- In literature Aeneas (Legendary character) -- In literature Epic poetry, Latin -- History and criticism PA Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 208204 2025-08-14T15:31:54.592137 text/html 207489 2011-05-17T10:46:04 text/html 435860 2025-08-14T15:32:02.127141 application/epub+zip 436789 2025-08-14T15:31:57.793197 application/epub+zip 141308 2025-08-14T15:31:56.353160 application/epub+zip 577383 2025-08-14T15:32:05.032107 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 543793 2025-08-14T15:32:01.079173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278319 2022-09-16T13:40:42.825704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 172729 2025-08-14T15:31:53.823166 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 172595 2011-05-17T10:45:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18926 2025-08-14T15:32:05.167091 application/rdf+xml 17368 2025-08-14T15:31:56.863149 image/jpeg 3887 2025-08-14T15:31:56.609145 image/jpeg 67148 2011-05-17T10:46:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 358846 2011-05-17T10:46:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 439491 2025-08-14T15:31:54.621186 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog