The Second Book of Dryden's Aeneid of Virgil, first published in 1871, is a translation of the second book of Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid. The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy to found a new city, and the Second Book describes the fall of Troy and Aeneas' escape from the city with his family and fellow Trojans. Dryden's translation is known for its poetic language and vivid imagery, capturing the intensity and...