Virgil
The Aeneid (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140449327
- author:
- Virgil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Works by individual poets: classical, early & medieval
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a survivor of the sack of Troy, and his seven year journey to Italy, where he founded Rome. This epic poem is a tale of defeat and exile, of love and war.
Written by Virgil, The Aeneid was composed to honour the emperor Augustus and to provide Rome with a literature equal to the Greek. The poem has been acclaimed for its beauty and power, and its influence can still be felt today.
This revised edition of The Aeneid features a new translation by David West, accompanied by his introduction and individual prefaces to the twelve books of the poem. With its rich language and timeless themes, The Aeneid is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in classical literature.
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