Publisher's Synopsis
The Aeneid of Virgil is an epic poem written by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. It tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who escapes the destruction of his city and travels to Italy to found a new kingdom. The poem is divided into twelve books and covers a range of themes including love, war, and the struggle for power. The Aeneid is considered one of the greatest works of Latin literature and has had a profound influence on Western literature and culture. This 1914 edition of the poem includes a translation by John Dryden, as well as an introduction and notes by Theodore C. Williams. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and the history of Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
