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Aeneid (Paperback)
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Aeneid (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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'Arms and the man I sing of Troy...' So begins one of the greatest
works of literature in any language. Written by the Roman poet
Virgil more than two thousand years ago, the story of Aeneas'
seven-year journey from the ruins of Troy to Italy, where he
becomes the founding ancestor of Rome, is a narrative on an epic
scale: Aeneas and his companions contend not only with human
enemies but with the whim of the gods. His destiny preordained by
Jupiter, Aeneas is nevertheless assailed by dangers invoked by the
goddess Juno, and by the torments of love, loyalty, and despair.
Virgil's supreme achievement is not only to reveal Rome's imperial
future for his patron Augustus, but to invest it with both passion
and suffering for all those caught up in the fates of others.
Frederick Ahl's new translation echoes the Virgilian hexameter in a
thrillingly accurate and engaging style. An Introduction by Elaine
Fantham, and Ahl's comprehensive notes and invaluable indexed
glossary complement the translation. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100
years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range
of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume
reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most
accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including
expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to
clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and
much more.
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