The Aeneid
The Aeneid
Some stories stay with you long after the last page. The Aeneid by Virgil is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 466 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.
What it's about
The Aeneid is a Latin epic poem, written by Virgil between 29 and 19 BC. Aeneid tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan who travelled to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. This optimistic vision is accompanied by an undertow of sadness at the price that must be paid in human suffering to secure Rome's future greatness. The tension between the public voice of celebration and the tragic private voice is given full expression both in the doomed love of Dido and Aeneas, and in the fateful clash between the Trojan leader and the Italian hero, Turnus. As a patriotic epic imitating Homer, the Aeneid also set out to provide Rome with a literature equal to that of Greece. Hailed by T.S. Eliot as 'the classic of all Europe'.
Book details
- Author: Virgil
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 466
- ISBN: 9789391316471
- Published: 2021-10-29
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 2.6 x 21.6 cm
- Category: Non-Fiction
Frequently asked questions
Is The Aeneid available in paperback or hardcover?
This listing is for the paperback edition of The Aeneid.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English.
Who wrote The Aeneid?
The Aeneid is written by Virgil.
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