Publisher's Synopsis
The Wonderful History of Virgilius the Sorcerer of Rome is a book of unknown authorship that tells the story of Virgilius, a legendary figure from ancient Rome who was believed to possess magical powers. The book recounts the many feats of Virgilius, including his ability to control the elements, summon spirits, and even create life from inanimate objects. According to the book, Virgilius was a master of both the natural and supernatural worlds, and his power was feared and respected by all who knew him. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Rome, and a testament to the enduring power of myth and legend.1893. This history is told by men of High Germany, together with many rhymes made by men of France and Italy, now first put into the English tongue. Throughout nearly two thousand years that separate the time of Augustus Caesar from our own, the name of Virgil and his fame have been transmitted with undiminished luster through varying import, according to the creed and culture of those many succeeding generations by whom the tale of his glory was taken up and handed on to the present day. The present work represents Volume No. II of the Medieval Legends series.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
