The Canto Added by Maphaeus to Virgil's Twelve Books of Aeneas

<p><i>The Canto Added by Maphaeus to Virgil's Twelve Books of Aeneas</i> presents a unique literary artifact: an English verse translation of the supplemental thirteenth canto added to Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid by the 15th-century humanist scholar Maffeo Vegio also known as Maphaeus Vegius. This edition rendered in Hudibrastic verse by John Ellis offers a distinct and engaging interpretation of Vegio's continuation of Aeneas's journey. The text includes the original Latin alongside the English translation and features extensive notes.</p> <p>This edition allows readers to explore the reception and transformation of classical texts in later periods. Ellis's translation provides a window into 18th-century literary tastes and approaches to classical literature. Scholars and enthusiasts interested in Virgil epic poetry and the history of literary translation will find this volume a fascinating resource.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>