Vergilius Redivivus.(Vergilius Redivivus: Studies in Joseph Addison's Latin Poetry)(Brief article)(Book review) From: Reviewer's Bookwatch | Date: November 1, 2005| Author: Greenspan, Able | COPYRIGHT 2005 Midwest Book Review. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Vergilius Redivivus

Estelle Haan

American Philosophical Society

104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3387

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An acknowledge expert in Latin poetry, academician Estelle Haan brings to the attention of modern audiences the work of a largely forgotten 18th century British poet in Vergilus Redivivus: Studies In Joseph Addison's Latin Poetry. Drawing upon the resources of th British Libr...

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