The Aeneid Hardcover - 2006
by Virgil; Robert Fagles (Translator); Introduction by Bernard Knox
The much-anticipated new translation of Virgil's epic poem from the award-winning translator of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
The publication of a new translation by Robert Fagles is a literary event. His translations of both the Iliad and Odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, Fagles is poised to reintroduce Virgil's Aeneid to a whole new generation, and completes the classical triptych at the heart of Western civilization.
The Aeneid is a sweeping epic of arms and heroism and a searching portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and the force of his own destiny. Here, Fagles brings to life the timeless journey of Aeneas Achilles' erstwhile foe as he flees the ashes of Troy to found the Roman people and change forever the course of the Western world.
Fagles's translation of the Aeneid retains all of the gravitas and humanity of the original as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. Beautifully produced and featuring an illuminating introduction from noted scholar Bernard Knox, as well as an extensive notes section and glossary, this new translation will delight both classicists and general readers, providing a vibrant, contemporary voice to the literary achievement of the ancient world.
Summary
Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles’ mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and lure him into the world of the dead itself--all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods. Ultimately, he reaches the promised land of Italy where, after bloody battles and with high hopes, he founds what will become the Roman empire. An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the Aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. Robert Fagles, whose acclaimed translations of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events, brings the Aeneid to a new generation of readers, retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original Latin as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. Featuring an illuminating introduction to Virgil’s world by esteemed scholar Bernard Knox, this volume lends a vibrant new voice to one of the seminal literary achievements of the ancient world.
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- Title The Aeneid
- Author Virgil; Robert Fagles (Translator); Introduction by Bernard Knox
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 486
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Viking, New York
- Date November 2, 2006
- ISBN 9780670038039 / 0670038032
- Weight 1.94 lbs (0.88 kg)
- Dimensions 9.4 x 6.52 x 1.65 in (23.88 x 16.56 x 4.19 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Aeneas (Legendary character), Legends - Rome
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006047220
- Dewey Decimal Code 873.01
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