Depictions of Aeneas in the Underworld during the Renaissance and Reformation
Department
History and Political Science
Major
History
Research Advisor
Bruening, Michael W. (Michael Wilson)
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Funding Source
Missouri S&T Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Program
Abstract
This study examines depictions of Aeneas, the legendary character from Virgil’s Aeneid, in the Underworld during the Renaissance and Reformation. The analysis of these depictions focuses on the motivations of the authors for producing their works. Works of the authors are grouped into three main categories: fiction, translations of book VI of the Aeneid and artwork. Several motivational factors existed for these authors, but the mainly consisted of religion and politics. A brief summary of the surrounding circumstances in which the authors wrote is provided and shows how the authors factored them into their work.
Biography
Adam Smith is a junior History major and Economics minor from Buffalo, Minnesota. In addition to his research, he is involved with several campus organizations such as History Club, Lutheran Student Fellowship and the Show-Me Solar House Team. He has recently been invited to join the Missouri S&T section of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor fraternity.
Research Category
Arts and Humanities
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Award
Arts and humanities oral presentation, Second place
Location
Carver Room
Presentation Date
08 Apr 2009, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Depictions of Aeneas in the Underworld during the Renaissance and Reformation
Carver Room
This study examines depictions of Aeneas, the legendary character from Virgil’s Aeneid, in the Underworld during the Renaissance and Reformation. The analysis of these depictions focuses on the motivations of the authors for producing their works. Works of the authors are grouped into three main categories: fiction, translations of book VI of the Aeneid and artwork. Several motivational factors existed for these authors, but the mainly consisted of religion and politics. A brief summary of the surrounding circumstances in which the authors wrote is provided and shows how the authors factored them into their work.
