The Aeneid
$53.13
- Hardcover
488 pages
- Release Date
14 May 1992
Summary
The Aeneid is a journey of Aeneas, a survivor of the siege of Troy. The themes within this classic work include piety, respect, destiny, war, and peace. The city of Rome and its empire, its formation, and its history is a central character among others - including Dido, Venus, Juno the queen of heaven, Helen of Sparta, Jupiter, and a host of other gods. This epic tale takes the hero through battles on the field and in the mind to the underworld and back, and finally arriving at his destiny in Rome.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781857150858 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1857150856 |
| Author: | Virgil, Robert Fitzgerald |
| Publisher: | Everyman |
| Imprint: | Everyman's Library |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 488 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 1992 |
| Weight: | 560g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 134mm x 34mm |
| Series: | Everyman's Library CLASSICS |
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I love the Fitzgerald translations of classic works and this is no exception. Also the quality of the book including the smooth pages and nice print also make this a very nice edition * Amazon Reviewer *
About The Author
Virgil
Virgil (70 BC - 19 BC) is considered to be Rome’s greatest poet and one of the most influential writers of all time. His work, particularly the epic poem The Aeneid, has had a lasting impact on the Western canon, inspiring Dante, Milton and James Joyce.
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