Virgil
The Aeneid (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537488
- author:
- Virgil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Aeneid is a supreme Roman epic that has inspired many of the great European poets. Written in Latin, it is the greatest poem in the language and a masterpiece of ancient literature.
The poem tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who survives the sack of Troy and embarks on a journey to the West, guided by benevolent deities and driven by a destiny laid down by Jupiter. Despite many trials, including a tragic love affair with Dido, Queen of Carthage, Aeneas wins his way to Italy and founds the city of Rome.
This edition of The Aeneid is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, which has made available a wide range of literature from around the globe for over 100 years. With its accurate text, expert introduction, and helpful notes, this volume provides a valuable resource for readers and scholars alike.
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