The Aeneid
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Author
Contributions
- Bernard Knox (Introduction) - Contributor
- Robert Fagles (Translator) - Contributor
Publication
2006-11-02 - Viking Adult
Language
English
Word Count
124,000 words, Guess
Page Count
496 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7641422M
- ISBN-139780670038039
- ISBN-100670038032
- OCLC Control Number71146510
- OCLC Control Numberaeneid0000virg_u8j9
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2006047220
- Goodreads12912
- LibraryThing11862
Classifications
- LCCPA6807.A5 F25 2006
Description
"A prose translation of Vergil's Aeneid with new illustrations and informational appendices"--Provided by publisher.
Description
This book tells the story of an epic voyage in which Aeneas crosses stormy seas, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with Dido of Carthage, descends to the world of the dead - all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods - and finally reaches Italy, where he will fulfill his destiny: to found the Roman people.
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