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The Aeneid

By Virgil
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The Aeneid by Virgil is an epic poem that follows the hero Aeneas on his journey from the ruins of Troy to the destined land in Italy, where he is fated to lay the foundations for what will become Rome. Throughout his voyage, Aeneas faces divine interventions, battles, and personal sacrifices, reflecting themes of duty, piety, and destiny. This epic encompasses both grand adventures and poignant human emotions, celebrating the virtues of its hero while foreshadowing the greatness of Rome.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by epic tales that blend adventure, mythology, and history. This classic narrative weaves the story of heroism and fate, capturing the founding myths of Rome, with rich cultural and literary significance for lovers of arts and culture.

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The Aeneid

Tells the story of an epic voyage in which Aeneas crosses stormy seas, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with Dido of Cathage, descends to the world of the dead - all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods - and finally reaches Italy, where he will fulfil his destiny: to found the Roman people.

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From the award-winning translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of Virgil's great epic.

Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles' mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfil his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and lure him into the world of the dead itself—all the while tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods. Ultimately, he reaches the promised land of Italy where, after bloody battles and with high hopes, he founds what will become the Roman empire.

An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the Aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. Robert Fagles, whose acclaimed translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events, brings the Aeneid to a new generation of readers, retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original Latin as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. Featuring an illuminating introduction to Virgil's world by esteemed scholar Bernard Knox, this volume lends a vibrant new voice to one of the seminal literary achievements of the ancient world.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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The Aeneid is praised for its captivating translation by a leading classical translator, who brings to life Virgil's epic tale of Rome's founding hero. Revered for highlighting the poem's connections to Homer while maintaining Virgil's unique style, the work receives commendation for its faithfulness to the original text and the translator's deft handling of its historical and cultural nuances.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143106296

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by Robert Fagles
  • Introduction by Bernard Knox

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 352

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Virgil

About the Author

Publius Vergilius Maro (70-19 B.C.), known asVirgil, was born near Mantua in the last days of the Roman Republic. In his comparatively short life he became the supreme poet of his age, whoseAeneidgave the Romans a great national epic equal to the Greeks', celebrating their city's origins and the creation of their empire. Virgil is also credited with authoring two other major works of Latin literature, theEcloguesand theGeorgics. Robert Fagles(1933-2008) was Arthur W. Marks '19 Professor of Comparative Literature, Emeritus, at Princeton University. He was the recipient of the 1997 PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His translations include Sophocles'sThree Theban Plays, Aeschylus'sOresteia(nominated for a National Book Award), Homer'sIliad(winner of the 1991 Harold Morton Landon Translation Award by The Academy of American Poets), Homer'sOdyssey, and Virgil'sAeneid. Bernard Knox(1914-2010) was Director Emeritus of Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. He taught at Yale University for many years. Among his numerous honors are awards from the National Institute of Arts and Letters and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His works includeThe Heroic Temper- Studies in Sophoclean Tragedy, Oedipus at Thebes- Sophocles' Tragic Hero and His TimeandEssays Ancient and Modern(awarded the 1989 PEN/Spielvogel-Diamonstein Award).

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