Vergil in the Middle Ages

"Vergil in the Middle Ages" is a seminal study by Domenico Comparetti that explores the profound influence and evolution of the Roman poet Vergil's reputation during the medieval era. This comprehensive work traces the transformation of the author of the "Aeneid" from a classical literary figure into a prophetic sage and a legendary sorcerer in the popular imagination of the Middle Ages.

Comparetti meticulously analyzes how Vergil was interpreted across different strata of society, distingui...