Virgil
The Aeneid (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140440515
- author:
- Virgil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 368
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Aeneid tells the legendary story of how the Roman nation came to be. It follows the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who escaped after Troy fell and sailed to Italy, where he settled with his followers and laid the foundations for Roman power.
This epic poem is a poet's picture of the world, exploring the interplay between human and superhuman forces that shape human affairs. Written by Virgil in 1958, it is a literary masterpiece inspired by his love of Italy and his vision of Rome's destiny as a civilized ruler of nations.
Translated by W.F. Jackson Knight, this edition aims to preserve the range, vitality, and music of the original poem, bringing the world of ancient Rome to life for modern readers.
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