Virgil
The Aeneid (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141996332
- author:
- Virgil
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 13.8 x 2.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Virgil's epic poem tells the story of Aeneas, a man caught between love, duty, and fate. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, he embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome, navigating stormy seas, entangled love affairs, and the world of the dead. Tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods, Aeneas ultimately reaches the promised land of Italy, where he founds the Roman empire after bloody battles and with high hopes. This revised translation by Robert Fagles brings the Aeneid to a new generation of readers, retaining the gravitas and humanity of the original Latin while infusing it with a powerful blend of poetry and myth. An illuminating introduction by esteemed scholar Bernard Knox provides context to Virgil's world, shedding new light on this seminal literary achievement of the ancient world. With 368 pages of engaging narrative, this revised translation of the Aeneid offers a fresh and compelling voice for readers to explore.
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