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Vergil's Aeneid: Books I-Vi
Hardcover
Literary CriticismAncient RomeGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781026070185
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 678
Weight: 2.46
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Vergil's Aeneid Books I-Vi represents a foundational masterpiece of Western literature, following the epic journey of Aeneas as he flees the ruins of Troy to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. This collection of the first six books captures the essence of Virgil's poetic genius, blending mythological grandeur with profound human emotion. From the harrowing escape through the flames of his homeland to his tragic encounter with Dido, Queen of Carthage, and his eventual descent into the Underworld, the narrative explores themes of duty, fate, and the heavy cost of empire.
Prepared for study by scholars Arthur W. Roberts and John C. Rolfe, this volume provides a window into the world of Roman epic poetry. Readers will encounter the legendary battles, divine interventions, and lyrical passages that have influenced centuries of writers and thinkers. Vergil's Aeneid Books I-Vi remains an essential work for students of classical studies and lovers of great literature, offering a timeless meditation on the struggle between personal desire and national destiny.
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