The Story Of Turnus From Vergil's Aeneid, Books 7-12 (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437164770)

The Story of Turnus from Vergil's Aeneid, Books 7-12 is a literary work by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. This book is a retelling of the story of Turnus, a warrior who fought against the Trojans in the epic poem Aeneid. The Aeneid tells the story of the Trojan hero Aeneas, who fled his city after it was destroyed by the Greeks and eventually made his way to Italy, where he fought against the native people.In this book, Virgil focuses on the character of Turnus, who is the leader of the Rutulians, a tribe that opposes Aeneas and his Trojans. The book follows Turnus through his battles with the Trojans and his eventual defeat at the hands of Aeneas.The Story of Turnus from Vergil's Aeneid, Books 7-12 provides a detailed account of the events that unfold in the latter half of the Aeneid. It is a work of literature that explores themes of warfare, heroism, and the struggle for power. The language used in the book is poetic and rich, capturing the drama and intensity of the story.Overall, The Story of Turnus from Vergil's Aeneid, Books 7-12 is a classic work of literature that has been studied and enjoyed for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the epic poetry of ancient 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.

Author: Virgil
ISBN-10: 1437164773
ISBN-13: 9781437164770
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d