The Aeneid

Name: The Aeneid
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780140449327
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The Aeneid by Virgil is an epic poem that follows the hero Aeneas, a Trojan who embarks on a journey to Italy after the fall of Troy. His destiny is to found a city that will eventually lead to the establishment of Rome. The poem explores themes of duty, fate, and the struggles of fulfilling one's destiny amidst divine interventions and personal sacrifices.
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You might enjoy this classic epic if you're fascinated by tales of heroism, destiny, and the founding of civilizations. It combines adventure and mythology with rich cultural and historical insights, making it a cornerstone of Western literature. This work beautifully weaves themes of duty, sacrifice and the human condition, appealing to those who appreciate timeless stories that explore the complexities of fate and personal struggle.

The Aeneid

Inspired by Homer and inspiration for Dante and Milton, the Aeneid is an immortal poem at the heart of Western life and culture. Virgil took Aeneas as his hero and in telling a story of dispossession and defeat, love and war, he portrayed human life in all its nobility and suffering.

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The Aeneid by Virgil, inspired by Homer and an inspiration for Dante and Milton, is an immortal poem at the heart of Western life and culture.

Virgil chose as his hero Aeneas, the legendary survivor of the fall of Troy and father of the Roman race. In telling a story of dispossession and defeat, love and war, he portrayed human life in all its nobility and suffering.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Fitzgerald's translation of The Aeneid is highly praised for being the definitive modern version, celebrated for its control over English rhythms and elegant phrasing. Reviewers appreciate its readability, faithfulness to the original, and the translator's ability to capture the solemnity and energy of Virgil's poetry through a subtle use of archaic vocabulary. It is recognised as a beautiful and powerful achievement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140449327

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by David West
Introduction by David West

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Virgil

About the Author

Virgil (70-19BC) studied rhetoric and philosophy in Rome where he became a court poet. As well as The Aeneid, his Eclogues earned him the reputation as the finest Latin poet. Before his retirement, David West taught Classics at the University of Newcastle.