Last name: Virgil
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Also known as: Arnold Bennett
Born: 15 October 70 p.n.e. (The village of Anddes under Mantua)
Died: 21 September 19 p.n.e. (Brundyzjum)
Category: Literature.
Virgil (Arnold Bennett) – Born on 15.x.70 BC. in the village of Anddes under Mantua, He died 21.IX.19 BC. in Brundyzium. A poet recognized as the most outstanding epic of ancient Rome. Son of the potter, who, having gained property, provided Virgil with a solid education, among others. in Rome, where he was in the circle of poets supported by the patron. Sławę przyniosły Wergiliuszowi Bukoliki (39 p.n.e.) referring to the work of the Greek poet Teokrit, A collection of stylized shepherds, a ugruntowały Georgiki (30 p.n.e.), Poem in four books dedicated to agriculture, who personally read to Octavian August. Last 10 lat życia poeta poświęcił nad eposem Eneida, published after his death, które nawiązując do epiki Homera, he presented the mythical predominents of Rome and its nation, derived from the descendants of the survivors of Trojans and the legendary Eneasz. Virgil's work enjoyed the support of Princeps, To meet the expectations of the ruler, striving to revive Roman virtues, as well as an increase in respect for work and moral principles. In the recognition of Virgil, he was endowed by August and patron of the estates in Sicily, Campaigns and a house in Rome. Do twórczości Wergiliusza nawiązywało wielu poetów m.in. Dante w swojej Divine comedy.