- Category: Books » Poetry » Ancient, Classical & Medieval
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- Publisher: Random House Inc
- ISBN: 0679729526
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100063105
- Release Date: June 1, 1990
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #32668 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #213 in Poetry (See Top 100 Poetry Bestsellers)
- #4 in Ancient, Classical & Medieval (See Top 100 Ancient, Classical & Medieval Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The Aeneid" by Virgil to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Aeneid"Browse more products related to "Virgil, William F. Knight and William F. Knight"Publisher's noteRecounts the experiences of the Trojan prince Aeneas, who helped found Rome. AnnotationVirgil's Homeric epic was not quite completed when he died suddenly in 19 B.C. However, against Virgil's expressed wishes, the emperor Augustus decreed that it be published. It traces the journey of Aeneas to Italy after the Trojan War, where (according to Homer) he was instrumental in the founding of Rome. His voyage is a sequence of reversals and triumphs: great storms, the meeting with Dido, the visit to the underworld. Virgil celebrates the people and places of the Mediterranean, as well as the emperor Augustus and the empire. Written in hexameters, "The Aeneid" is a synthesis of tales and legends from Homer, Greek tragedy, and various Latin poets into a patriotic epic that remains stirring today for its humanity and strong feeling. If You Enjoy "The Aeneid (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The Aeneid (Paperback)" by Virgil (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Ancient, Classical & Medieval BestsellersPoetry Bestselling Books
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