Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Fugitive: An Epic Poem in One Canto
Though Virgil died so long ago, he still lives in the thoughts that breathe and words that burn he has left behind him; and I am sure his immortality would be further secured by these thoughts on Burns, were they to be presented in the purity of the original language.
I have, with some trouble, made this translation that the people at large might make themselves acquainted with the latest work of one of the greatest of Poets; that object ac complished, I may be induced to submit the original to the learned for their approval and criticism.
The doubts which may arise, that Virgil could have writ ten this Poem, or could have known the circumstances be relates, will be removed when I disclose the manner in which the precious work fell into my unworthy hands.
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