Did You Know the Aeneid Has a Sequel? Renaissance Addendum!
Mini-MEMS Lunch and Learn February 23 at 12:15 on WebEx
Location
Online
Did You Know the Aeneid Has a Sequel? Renaissance Addendum! – Online Event
Date & Time
February 23, 2022, 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Professor Timothy Phin, Ancient Studies, leads our newest online installment of the Mini-MEMS Lunch and Learns on February 23 from 12:15-12:45 PM on WebEx:
Modern students of Latin have often felt that the 12th book of the Aeneid ends on an abrupt note. Maffeo Vegio, a poet of the 15th century, agreed. He penned an addendum to Vergil's poem, "completing" the work, and securing for himself quite a bit of fame. This talk is an exploration of the Aeneid's "future." We will look at Vegio's work, his life, and the fervor for Vergil in the Renaissance.