The Aeneid

A story of arms and heroism that follows the adventures of Aeneas, who flees the ashes of Troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to Italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the Roman people. A new edition of Virgil''s epic work from the award-winning translator of Homer''s Iliad and Odyssey is presented in modern language and endeavors to retain the original work''s humanity, as well as its influential blend of poetry and verse, in a volume that is complemented by an extensive notes section and glossary. Reprint.