The Aeneid Of Virgil (1914) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781160018319)

The Aeneid of Virgil is an epic poem written by the Roman poet Virgil in the 1st century BC. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy to found a new city and establish a new civilization. The poem is divided into twelve books and follows Aeneas on his journey from Troy to Italy, where he battles various enemies and faces many challenges. Along the way, he encounters gods and goddesses who help and hinder him in his quest. The Aeneid is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature and has had a profound influence on Western culture. This 1914 edition is a translation of the original Latin text by John Dryden, with additional notes and commentary by various scholars.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.

Author: Virgil
ISBN-10: 1160018316
ISBN-13: 9781160018319
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d