Classic and Contemporary Poetry

PUBLIUS VERGILUS MARO, THE MADISON AVENUE HICK, by JOHN UPDIKE                Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: It takes a heap o' pluggin' t' make a classic sell
Last Line: It takes a heap o' pluggin' t' make a classic sell
Subject(s): Guest, Edgar Albert (1881-1959); Virgil (70-19 B.c.); Vergil