Description
Book SynopsisPresents a richly annotated, comprehensive collection of examples of etymological wordplay in Vergil's
Aeneid,
Eclogues and
Georgics. An extensive introduction on the etymologizing of Vergil and his poetic forerunners places the poet in historical context and analyses the form and style of his wordplay.
Trade ReviewO’Hara’s catalogue of Vergilian etymological wordplay is a goldmine of information and a welcome contribution to Vergilian studies… Ovid scholars will read with interest section 2.14 of the Introduction, where O’Hara lists and discusses examples of Ovid’s allusions to Vergil’s etymological wordplay. Every Vergil scholar will want a copy of this book."" - Pamela Bleisch,
American Journal of Philology""O’Hara has done Virgilian studies a considerable service with this very erudite piece of scholarship."" - Llewelyn Morgan,
Classical Review""This book is to be heartily welcomed as a major tool which will be of great use not only for Vergilian scholars but also for all those concerned with the literary texture of Augustan poetry."" - Stephen J. Harrison,
Echos du monde classique
