The Aeneid of Virgil (1914)

By Virgil

Book Overview

The Aeneid of Virgil is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy to found a new city. The poem is divided into twelve books and follows Aeneas as he faces numerous challenges and battles, including encounters with the gods and various mythological creatures. Throughout the poem, Aeneas is guided by the gods and his own sense of duty and honor, as he strives to fulfill his destiny and create a new home for his people. The Aeneid is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature and has had a profound influence on Western culture, inspiring countless writers, artists, and thinkers over the centuries. This edition of the poem was translated into English by John Dryden and includes an introduction by Theodore Alois Buckley.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.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: 1169972349
• ISBN13: 9781169972346
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"