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The Death of Virgil
Book • 1945
The Death of Virgil is a modernist novel by Hermann Broch, published in 1945.
It creatively recounts the final 18 hours of Virgil's life as he travels to Brundisium with Emperor Augustus.
The novel is a rich exploration of the poet's reflections on life, death, and the significance of his work, particularly the Aeneid.
Broch's writing style blends elements of historical fiction and prose poetry, offering a profound meditation on the human condition and the cultural shifts of the time.
It creatively recounts the final 18 hours of Virgil's life as he travels to Brundisium with Emperor Augustus.
The novel is a rich exploration of the poet's reflections on life, death, and the significance of his work, particularly the Aeneid.
Broch's writing style blends elements of historical fiction and prose poetry, offering a profound meditation on the human condition and the cultural shifts of the time.
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