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The Aeneid
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Virgil, David West (Translated by), David West (Introduction by)
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Free shipping Australia wide  Ships within 24 hours from local supplier| Rating: | | | Format: | Paperback, 368 pages, Rev Edition | | Other Information: | maps, further reading, index | | Published In: | United Kingdom, 27 March 2003 |
Virgil's Aeneid, inspired by Homer and inspiration for Dante and Milton, is an immortal poem at the heart of Western life and culture. Virgil took as his hero Aeneas, legendary survivor of the fall of Troy and father of the Roman race, and in telling a story of dispossession and defeat, love and war, he portrayed human life in all its nobility and suffering. About the AuthorVirgil (70-19BC) studied rhetoric and philosophy in Rome where he became a court poet. As well as The Aeneid, his Eclogues earned him the reputation as the finest Latin poet. Before his retirement, David West taught Classics at the University of Newcastle. Reviews"Hardie successfully incorporates the most valuable ancient and contemporary materials on Vergil to produce a more literary approach reflecting the insights and biases of critical work of recent decades. This edition will br appreciated by students and scholars alike." Classical World |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics | | ISBN: | 0140449329 |
| EAN: | 9780140449327 | | Dimensions: | 19.76 x 13.06 x 2.29 centimeters (0.28 kg) |
| Age Range: |
15+ years |
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Virgil's 'Aeneid' is an absolute masterpiece - brilliantly written, and well worth a read for anyone who's interested in classical mythology. HOWEVER - a word of caution: If you are not familiar with the basics of Roman myth, you could find this heavy going, and will miss out on many allusions in the course of the story. The Aeneid is still readable under such circumstances but much less enjoyable, so I'd recommend reading an introductroy book on Greek & Roman myth before starting on the Aeneid itself.
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