The Aeneid

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Epic of Roman origin, destiny and tragedy.

Recommended for those interested in ancient history and epic poetry. The Aeneid is a classic that explores themes of destiny, love, tragedy, and sacrifice. Virgil's lyrical writing and vivid imagery make the epic come to life. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the foundations of Western literature and culture.

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The Aeneid

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ISBN: 9781853262630

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The Aeneid is Virgil's Masterpiece. His epic poem recounts the story of Rome's legendary origins from the ashes of Troy and proclaims her destiny of world dominion. 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.




Hailed by T.S. Eliot as 'the classic of all Europe', Virgil's Aeneid has enjoyed a unique and enduring influence on European literature, art and politics for the past two thousand years.


Author: Virgil
Format: Paperback
Edition: s Ltd
Number of Pages: 416
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Publication Date: 01 Aug 1997
 

Epic of Roman origin, destiny and tragedy.

Recommended for those interested in ancient history and epic poetry. The Aeneid is a classic that explores themes of destiny, love, tragedy, and sacrifice. Virgil's lyrical writing and vivid imagery make the epic come to life. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the foundations of Western literature and culture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.