Virgil's Works: The Aeneid, Eclogues and Georgics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162588605)

Virgil's Works: The Aeneid, Eclogues and Georgics is a collection of three major works by the ancient Roman poet, Virgil. The Aeneid is an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who travels to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Roman people. The Eclogues are a series of pastoral poems that depict the idyllic life of shepherds and their love affairs. The Georgics are a didactic poem that explores the art of farming and the natural world. This edition, edited by J.W. Mackail, includes translations of all three works into English, as well as an introduction and notes that provide historical and literary context. The book is a valuable resource for students of classical literature and anyone interested in the works of Virgil.1934. A wonderful volume for the student or lover of classical literature. The prose translation of The Aeneid, Eclogues and Georgics complete in one volume. This is one of the most authentic, in letter and spirit, of the extant renderings.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.

Author: J. W. Mackail,Charles L. Durham
ISBN-10: 1162588608
ISBN-13: 9781162588605
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.76d