The Aeneid
The Aeneid by Publius Vergilius Maro is a significant work published by Wordsworth Editions in 1995. This epic poem recounts the legendary origins of Rome, detailing its rise from the ruins of Troy and its destined path toward world dominion. The narrative presents a complex interplay of optimism and sorrow, highlighting the human suffering that accompanies the quest for greatness.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as love, destiny, and conflict, particularly through the tragic relationship between Dido and Aeneas, as well as the dramatic confrontation between Aeneas and Turnus. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in classics, poetry, and the cultural significance of Virgil’s work. The Aeneid continues to resonate, reflecting its lasting impact on literature and art throughout history.
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The Aeneidis Virgil’s Masterpiece. His epic poem recounts the story of Rome’s legendary origins from the ashes of Troy and proclaims her destiny of world dominion. This optimistic vision is accompanied by an undertow of sadness at the price that must be paid in human suffering to secure Rome’s future greatness. The tension between the public voice of celebration and the tragic private voice is given full expression both in the doomed love of Dido and Aeneas, and in the fateful clash between the Trojan leader and the Italian hero, Turnus.
Hailed by T.S. Eliot as ‘the classic of all Europe’, Virgil’s Aeneidhas enjoyed a unique and enduring influence on European literature, art and politics for the past two thousand years.
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