From the award-winning translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of Virgil's great epic
Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles’ mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and lure him into the world of the dead itself--all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods. Ultimately, he reaches the promised land of Italy where, after bloody battles and with high hopes, he founds what will become the Roman empire. An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the Aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. Robert Fagles, whose acclaimed translations of Homer’s
Product details
Publisher : Penguin Classics; Reprint edition (January 29, 2008)
Language : English
Paperback : 484 pages
ISBN-10 : 0143105132
ISBN-13 : 978-0143105138
Lexile measure : NP0L
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 5.6 x 1.34 x 8.34 inches
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