Publisher's Synopsis
The First Six Books of Virgil's Aeneid is a classic literary work written by the ancient Roman poet, Virgil. The book contains the first six books of the epic poem Aeneid, which tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Romans. This edition of the book, published in 1903, includes an introduction, notes, and a vocabulary section to help readers better understand the text. The introduction provides historical and literary context for the poem, while the notes offer explanations of difficult words and phrases, as well as analysis of the poem's themes and symbolism. The vocabulary section includes definitions of key words and phrases, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of classical literature. Overall, The First Six Books of Virgil's Aeneid is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature and culture.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.