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Virgil: Aeneid VIII (Latin Texts)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472527875
author:: Virgil
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Bloomsbury Academic
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 296
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.38 kg
Genre:: Reference & Language, Languages, Latin
Condition:: New
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Aeneid VIII presents a pivotal moment in the mythological foundation of Rome, with significant implications for the future Augustan regime. As tensions between the Latins and Aeneas' Trojan forces escalate, he seeks the aid of King Evander to prepare for war.

This edition provides access to the Latin text, accompanied by commentary notes that offer linguistic help, explanations of difficult words and phrases, a glossary of grammatical and literary terminology, and a list of vocabulary and proper names. An introduction sets the work within its literary and historical context, providing an overview of Virgil's metrical and stylistic features.

With this new edition, students can engage with the original text in a more comprehensive way, supported by expert commentary and resources to aid understanding.

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