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The Aeneid (Collins Classics)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Aeneid (Collins Classics)
Contributors:
By (Author) Virgil
Series:
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:
William Collins
Publication Date:
24th September 2013
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
464
Weight:
260g
Description
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Written between 29 and 19 B.C., The Aeneid tells the legendary tale of Aeneas, a Trojan who travelled to Italy, where he became the heroic ancestor of the Romans. This epic poem tells the story of Aeneas' nomadic travels from Troy to Italy, followed by the Trojans' victorious war against the Latins. Following on from his appearance in The Iliad, Aeneas' disconnected wanderings and vague association with the founding of Rome were compiled by Virgil into a compelling, epic and fantastical national foundation myth.
Author Bio
Virgil (70-19 BC) 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.
