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Aeneid 2

By Vergil
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Aeneid 2 covers Book Two of Vergil's epic poem, detailing the dramatic fall of Troy as recounted by the hero Aeneas. This volume forms part of a scholarly series presenting Books 1-6 with comprehensive introductions, notes, bibliographies, commentary, and glossaries, all edited by a specialist in Vergil's work.
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Ideal for intermediate Latin students, scholars, and those studying classical literature seeking detailed analysis and academic support in reading the Aeneid.

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This book is part of a series of individual volumes covering Books 1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid. Each book includes an introduction, notes, bibliography, commentary and glossary.

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This book is part of a series of individual volumes covering Books 1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid. Each book includes an introduction, notes, bibliography, commentary and glossary, and is edited by a Vergil scholar.

This is Book Two in the series.

Series: The Focus Vergil Aeneid Commentaries

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Critics praise the volume's introductory commentary for its clarity and depth, providing essential tools for understanding, translating, and interpreting Vergil's Latin text. Reviews highlight the series' success in combining technical precision with interpretive engagement, making it valuable for students developing reading skills and critical enquiry.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585102266

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 1 map

Contributors:

  • Edited by Randall T. Ganiban

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Randall Ganiban (Ph.D. Princeton University) is Professor of Classics at Middlebury College in Vermont, where he has taught since 1996. He specializes in Roman epic and is series editor of commentaries on Vergil's "Aeneid" for Focus.

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