um randy . . . what is the 2th century? is that the secondth? :)
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Obviously you've never read any Romantic poetry. I think the word 'refulgent'
to be very spiritual, and even moving within the right context. I haven't
been keeping up with the chain of e mails, but this is my opinion on this word
standing alone. Of course, diction is often a matter of personal
After reading all of the replies, I find that one name is conspicuously absent
from the list--Dr. Holford Strevens, a man whose commentary is often
delightfully instructive and insightful. I for one would like to read what he
might have to say about IV.
Please, Sir, may I have some more . . .
Used to be? Apparently you've never studied or taught in the Southeastern
United States. lol
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Learned? I can't vouch for this adjective being applicable to my response;
but of the cuckoo, I believe she means sexual betrayal: to be cuckholded, to
find someone else in your bed with your lover.
As for the viper in the busom, I think this is easily understood; and it
sounds very like Lady
I wonder . . .wasn't there a religion in the ancient world that worshipped a
snake as the symbol of the evil creator of the world? And isn't the egg
symbolic of the soul? I realize this is fairly pop information, but I do
wonder if it applies. I believe the snake worshippers were called the
virtue.
To my young eyes and ears, many valuable pearls of wisdom would be rendered
meaningless had Aeneas acted otherwise. I'm no greybeard, but this is my
impression. What do you all think?
WRHare
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I think Virgil had every intention of making the finale of the Dido-Aeneas
relationship as vivid and as painful an image as possible--for life is a
prison where people suffer and cause others to suffer--we have our parts to
play. Through all of the fog and filthy air of foul emotional turmoil,
Very good. I am enlightened--I think this makes perfect sense.
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