Virgilio nel Medio Evo, vol. II

This volume turns its ear to the echo of Virgil’s voice throughout the Middle Ages, showing how the ancient poet became a living presence in a world far removed from Rome. It explains why medieval writers did not see classical and vernacular poetry as rivals but as partners, weaving the old epic into new stories that reflected their own faith and community life.

The second part delves into the popular legends that sprang up around Virgil, tracing how monks, scholars, and wandering minstrels reshaped his image to fit regional tastes and universal ideals. Listeners will discover the surprising ways Latin served as a bridge between ancient authority and medieval imagination, and how the monastic world acted as a cultural workshop, blending national traditions with a shared Christian outlook. The book offers a vivid picture of a poet who, long after his own time, continued to inspire wonder and moral reflection across centuries.