David Wishart
4 SeriesDavid Wishart, a Scottish author, is known for his historical mystery novels, particularly the Marcus Corvinus series. He studied Classics at Edinburgh University and later taught English as a Foreign Language in Kuwait, Greece, and Saudi Arabia for eleven years. Since returning to Scotland in 1990, he has been teaching at Dundee University while continuing to write.
In "I, Virgil" by David Wishart, readers explore the life of the renowned poet Virgil, a man of contradictions who navigates love, friendship, and politics. Through his perspective, significant historical events unfold, including the assassination of Caesar and the downfall of Pompey. Initially resistant to political involvement, Virgil's fate leads him to a pivotal meeting with Octavian. This encounter results in the commission of his epic masterpiece, The Aeneid. Wishart's novel offers an oblique yet insightful view into the life and times of this visionary scholar.
