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The Aeneid of Virgil, 35th Anniversary Edition

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The Aeneid of Virgil is a timeless epic recounting the arduous journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, as he leads his companions in the aftermath of Troy's fall. This 35th Anniversary Edition offers a deluxe presentation, featuring an insightful introduction by Allen Mandelbaum and fourteen striking illustrations by Barry Moser that vividly bring the ancient tale to life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers fascinated by classical literature, mythology, and epic poetry, as well as collectors seeking a beautifully illustrated deluxe edition.

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This deluxe edition of Virgil's epic poems, recounting the wanderings of Aeneas and his companions after the fall of Troy, contains an introduction by Allen Mandelbaum and fourteen powerful renderings created by Barry Moser to illustrate this volume.

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This deluxe edition of Virgil's epic poems, recounting the wanderings of Aeneas and his companions after the fall of Troy, contains an introduction by Allen Mandelbaum and fourteen powerful renderings created by Barry Moser to illustrate this volume.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520254152

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Barry Moser
  • Translated by Allen Mandelbaum
  • Introduction by Allen Mandelbaum
  • Translated by Allen Mandelbaum
  • Translated by Allen Mandelbaum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 726g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Renowned translator Allen Mandelbaum is W. R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Humanities at Wake Forest University and author of several books including Lectura Dantis. National Book Award-winning artist and booksmith Barry Moser is the acclaimed illustrator of more than three hundred books. He is currently Professor in Residence and Printer at Smith College. His work has been exhibited at the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, and the Library of Congress.

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