A Free And Independent Translation Of The First And Fourth Books Of The Aeneid Of Virgil

By Publius Vergillus

Book Overview

A Free And Independent Translation Of The First And Fourth Books Of The Aeneid Of Virgil is a book written by Virgil, originally published in 1870. This book contains a translation of the first and fourth books of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid. The translation is done in a free and independent style, which means that the translator has taken some liberties with the original text in order to make it more accessible to modern readers. The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Roman people. The first book introduces Aeneas and his journey, while the fourth book focuses on his romance with Queen Dido of Carthage. This translation of the Aeneid is a valuable resource for anyone interested in classical literature or the history of Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436727936
• ISBN13: 9781436727938
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"