Murgatroyd (classics, McMaster U.) furthers the literary criticism of the first-century AD Latin poet by focusing on a single book of his epic, but does delve into textual criticism now and
then when the meaning could be changed by different readings. He explores sense and references, and draws on traditional approaches to literary criticism but also more modern techniques such as
intertextuality and narratology. He also provides a Latin edition of Book Four. Aimed at instructors and graduates in classics, but he suggests that some talented senior undergraduates might
also be able to find value in it. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
