Virgil

Virgil (70–19) was a Ancient Rome poet and writer.

Also recorded as Publius Vergilius Maro; Vergil; Mantuan Swan; Swan of Mantua.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Augustan poetry. Work is classified under epic poem and pastoral poetry. Works named in the authority record include Eclogues, Georgics and Aeneid. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Roman poet (1st century BC)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Virgil”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1398: Virgil

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