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'Gripping ... A remarkable achievement' TLS On his deathbed in 19
BCE, Vergil asked that his epic, the Aeneid, be burned. If his
wishes had been obeyed, western literature - maybe even western
civilization - might have taken a different course. The Aeneid has
remained a foundational text since the rise of universities, and
has been invoked at key points of human history - whether by Saint
Augustine to illustrate the fallen nature of the soul, by settlers
to justify manifest destiny in North America, or by Mussolini in
support of his Fascist regime. In this fresh and fast-paced
translation of the Aeneid, Shadi Bartsch brings the poem to the
modern reader. Along with the translation, her introduction will
guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the epic's enduring
influence.
A powerful and poignant translation of Vergil's epic poem, newly
equipped with introduction and notes "Ruden set the bar for Aeneid
translations in 2008, and has raised it now with this revision. I
am confident it will be a long time before a translator exceeds the
standard that she has set."-A.M. Juster, Athenaeum Review This is a
substantial revision of Sarah Ruden's celebrated 2008 translation
of Vergil's Aeneid, which was acclaimed by Garry Wills as "the
first translation since Dryden's that can be read as a great
English poem in itself." Ruden's line-for-line translation in
iambic pentameter is an astonishing feat, unique among modern
translations. Her revisions to the translation render the poetry
more spare and muscular than her previous version and capture even
more closely the essence of Vergil's poem, which pits national
destiny against the fates of individuals, and which resonates
deeply in our own time. This distinguished translation, now
equipped with introduction, notes, and glossary by leading Vergil
scholar Susanna Braund, allows modern readers to experience for
themselves the timeless power of Vergil's masterpiece. Praise for
the First Edition: "Fast, clean, and clear, sometimes terribly
clever, and often strikingly beautiful. . . . Many human
achievements deserve our praise, and this excellent translation is
certainly one of them."-Richard Garner, The New Criterion "Toning
down the magniloquence, Sarah Ruden gives us an Aeneid more
intimate in tone and soberer in measure than we are used to-a gift
for which many will be grateful."-J. M. Coetzee "An intimate
rendering of great emotional force and purity. . . . The immediacy,
beauty, and timelessness of the original Latin masterpiece lift off
these pages with gem-like originality."-Choice
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Aeneid 7 (Paperback)
Vergil; Edited by Randall T. Ganiban
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At the beginning of Vergil's epic poem - long considered a classic
of Western literature - the hero Aeneas escapes from the carnage of
the Trojan War and embarks on a treacherous series of adventures
that eventually lead him to the future site of Rome. Vergil renders
Aeneas' dramatic story in deceptively simple but powerful language,
yet the poet's style is often lost in translation. This magnificent
new English translation of the Aeneid conveys the force of the
original poetry, as well as its subtle undertones, in part by
employing the poet's own metrical style. Unlike other modern
translators of Vergil, who forgo meter entirely or use iambic
pentameter (the meter of Shakespeare and other English poets),
Patricia A. Johnston uses dactylic hexameter, the meter used by
Vergil and by all ancient writers of epic poetry, beginning with
Homer. Johnston also avoids elaborate or esoteric language and
instead uses clear, unadorned diction to capture Vergil's masterful
simplicity. This volume is unique as well in addressing the needs
of students and other readers who may be encountering Vergil's work
for the first time. In her introduction to the poem, Johnston
traces the life of Vergil, describes his other works, and provides
a brief plot summary of the Aeneid. Her lucid explanation of poetic
meters in English and Latin is useful even for readers who thought
they understood the difference between a dactyl and a spondee.
Throughout the poem itself, she provides ample footnotes to explain
the meaning of unfamiliar references. The volume concludes with a
glossary of names and a select bibliography.
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Herding Dogs (Hardcover)
Vergil S. Holland
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"Herding Dogs: Progressive Training" is the only book of its kind
to guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog.
Whether you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to
explore your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of
information here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs
will enhance your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's
individual breed and personality as the central focus.
Vergil S. Holland teaches the handler to understand the dog's
reactions before beginning this progressive training. Whether it is
your dog's first exposure to stock or your older dog with a new
problem, you, as a handler, will find solutions to each problem and
sound advice on each phase of training.
Special chapters on different personalities of the various
herding breeds, with training modifications tailored to these
differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a team to
reach your maximum potential.
Herding commands and terms are thoroughly covered, as are those
of basic Obedience for the stock dog. Working various kinds of
stock-sheep, cattle and ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every
stock dog owner. Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the
book highlight the individualized training methods for each type of
dog and stock.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Herding Dogs: Progressive Training is the only book of its kind to
guide the owner toward training the complete herding dog. Whether
you are involved in farming or ranching, or simply want to explore
your herding dog's heritage, you will find a wealth of information
here. For those with competitive goals, Herding Dogs will enhance
your knowledge with a philosophy that has the dog's individual
breed and personality as the central focus. Vergil S. Holland
teaches the handler to understand the dog's reactions before
beginning this progressive training. Whether it is your dog's first
exposure to stock or your older dog with a new problem, you, as a
handler, will find solutions to each problem and sound advice on
each phase of training. Special chapters on different personalities
of the various herding breeds, with training modifications tailored
to these differences, make it possible for you and your dog as a
team to reach your maximum potential. Herding commands and terms
are thoroughly covered, as are those of basic Obedience for the
stock dog. Working various kinds of stock-sheep, cattle and
ducks-is covered to meet the needs of every stock dog owner.
Detailed diagrams and concept maps throughout the book highlight
the individualized training methods for each type of dog and stock.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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Aeneid 1 6 (Latin, Paperback)
Vergil; Edited by Randall Ganiban, Christine Perkell, James J. O'Hara, Joseph Farrell, …
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The first of a two-volume edition of Vergil's Aeneid, "Aeneid
1-6" is part of a new series of Vergil commentaries from Focus,
designed specifically for college students and informed by the most
up-to-date scholarship. The editors, who are scholars of Roman
epic, not only provide grammatical and syntantical aid in
translating and navigating the complexities of Vergil's Latin, but
also elucidate the stylistic and interpretive issues that enhance
and sustain readers' appreciation of the Aeneid. Editions of
individual Aeneid books with expanded comments and general
vocabulary of each book are also being made available by Focus.
FEATURES: The complete Books 1-6 in Latin with the most
up-to-date notes and commentary by today's leading scholars of
Roman epic;A general introduction to the entire volume that sets
forth the literary, cultural, political, and historical background
necessary to interpret and understand Vergil;Book commentaries that
include: an introduction to each book, as well as shorter
introductions to major sections to help frame salient passages for
students;line-by-line notes providing grammatical and syntactical
help in translating, discussion of the most up-to-date scholarship,
and explanations of literary references that help students make
connections between Vergil and Homer;Appendix on meter clearly and
helpfully demonstrating the metrical concepts employed in the
Aeneid with actual examples from the text, giving students the
framework for understanding Vergil's poetic artistry;Glossary on
rhetorical, syntactic, and grammatical terms that aids students in
identifying and discussing the characteristic elements of Vergil's
style.
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Aeneid 5 (Paperback)
Vergil; Edited by Joseph Farrell, Randall Ganiban
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Aeneid 8 (Latin, Paperback)
Vergil; Edited by James J. O'Hara, Randall T. Ganiban
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R549
R515
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On Discovery (Hardcover)
Polydore Vergil; Edited by Brian P. Copenhaver
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R819
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The Italian humanist Polydore Vergil (1470-1555) was born in Urbino
but spent most of his life in early Tudor England. His most popular
work, "On Discovery" ("De inventoribus rerum," 1499), was the first
comprehensive account of discoveries and inventions written since
antiquity. Thirty Latin editions of this work were published in
Polydore's lifetime, and by the eighteenth century more than a
hundred editions had appeared in eight languages, including
Russian. "On Discovery" became a key reference for anyone who
wanted to know about "firsts" in theology, philosophy, science,
technology, literature, language, law, material culture, and other
fields. Polydore took his information from dozens of Greek, Roman,
biblical, and Patristic authorities. His main point was to show
that many Greek and Roman claims for discovery were false and that
ancient Jews or other Asian peoples had priority. This is the first
English translation of a critical edition based on the Latin texts
published in Polydore Vergil's lifetime.
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The Aeneid (Hardcover)
Vergil; Translated by Shadi Bartsch; Virgil
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Aeneid 3 (Latin, Paperback)
Vergil; Edited by Christine Perkell, Randall Ganiban
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This book is part of a series of individual volumes covering Books
1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid. Each book includes an introduction, notes,
bibliography, commentary and glossary, and is edited by an Vergil
scholar.
This is Book Three in the series.
Gerhard Finks meisterhafte Prosa-Neuubersetzung 19 n. Chr. beendete
der Tod Vergils Arbeit am Nationalepos der Romer: Nach der Flucht
aus dem brennenden Troja verschlagt es Aeneas nach Karthago.
Konigin Dido verliebt sich in den Fremden, verflucht ihn aber und
totet sich selbst, als er aufbricht, um gemass der Weisung der
Gotter die Stadt Rom zu grunden. Die Prosaubersetzung Gerhard Finks
setzt neue Massstabe; seine 2002 erschienene Horaz-Ubertragung
glanzt laut FAZ durch -Einfachheit, Direktheit und Genauigkeit-.
Ubersetzt und herausgegeben von Gerhard Fink."
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