Description
| Product ID: | 9780143105138 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | The Aeneid |
| Authors: | Author: Virgil, Robert Fagles |
| Page Count: | 384 |
| Subjects: | Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Classical texts, Poetry by individual poets, Poetry by individual poets |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A story of arms and heroism that follows the adventures of Aeneas, who flees the ashes of Troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to Italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the Roman people. Robert Fagles''s latest achievement completes the magnificent triptych of Western epics. A sweeping story of arms and heroism, The Aeneid follows the adventures of Aeneas, who flees the ashes of Troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to Italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the Roman people. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, this powerful blend of poetry and myth remains as relevant today as when it was first written. |
| Imprint Name: | Penguin Classics |
| Publisher Name: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2010-04-01 |
