The American Aeneas : classical origins of the American self / John C. Shields.

Author/Creator:

Shields, John C., 1944-

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, c2001.

Format/Description:

Book
xlv, 432 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects:

American literature -- Roman influences.
American literature -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- History and criticism.
American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism.
National characteristics, American, in literature.
United States -- Civilization -- Roman influences.
Aeneas (Legendary character) in literature.
National characteristics, American.
Classicism -- United States.
Virgil -- Influence.
Virgil. Aeneis.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 393-422) and index.

ISBN:

1572331321 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

45505821

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