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Name: Aeneis
Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Publius Vergilius Maro

This edition presents a clear prose translation of Virgil’s legendary Latin epic, the Aeneid, bringing the story of Aeneas’s journey to Rome from the Trojan War into accessible English. Newly commissioned illustrations accompany the text, enhancing visual engagement, while comprehensive appendices provide scholarly information and context.

First publish date: 1710

Genre: Poetry/Classical Poetry

Authors: Publius Vergilius Maro

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