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Greek and Latin Voices (Virgil)
Series on the enduring influence on European literature and culture of the Roman poet Virgil
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Arts, Culture & the MediaDocumentariesHistoryPolitics
Episodes
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Maria Wyke looks at how Virgil's work was seen in his time and how soon it had an impact.
Jul 2008
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Seamus Heaney reflects on the influence of Virgil on his poetry and western literature.
Jul 2008
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Charles Martindale traces how Virgil's work has been received over the centuries.
Jul 2008
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Philip Hardie considers themes of exile and utopia running through Virgil's major works.
Jul 2008