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Aeneid 6

By Vergil
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Aeneid 6 presents the pivotal episode of Aeneas' descent into the underworld as part of Vergil's epic poem. This volume includes the original Latin text, an introductory overview, and detailed commentary that highlights the grammatical, stylistic, and contextual elements of this profound narrative moment.
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Ideal for students and enthusiasts of classical literature seeking a deeper engagement with Vergil's Latin text and epic poetry, especially those at an intermediate or higher level of language proficiency.

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This is the sixth in the series of books of the Aeneid which include the text in Latin, with an introduction and commentary.

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This is the sixth in the series of books of the Aeneid which include the text in Latin, with an introduction and commentary.

Series: The Focus Vergil Aeneid Commentaries

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"An admirable commentary featuring Latin text and insightful notes on Vergil's meter, aiding intermediate and advanced students in understanding Aeneas' journey to the underworld," praises Raymond J. Clark of the University of Ottawa. Antonia Syson commends the Focus series for balancing simplicity and depth, helping readers develop both reading skills and interpretive curiosity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585102303

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Edition: New edition

Illustration: map

Contributors:

  • Edited by Randall T. Ganiban
  • Edited by Patricia A. Johnston

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Patricia Johnston has been Professor of Classics at Brandeis University since 1975, where she teaches Latin, Greek, and Classical Literature. She received her doctorate at the University of California at Berkeley, and has also been visiting professor at University of Southern California and San Francisco State. She is past president of the Vergilian Society.

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