The Aeneid (Translated by C. Day Lewis)

Virgil

Published by Heron (Books that have changed man's thinking), 1968

About this Item

Condition: 1968 "Book's that have changed man's thinking" published by Heron series. Some stains from shelf wear to the top of the pages when the book is closed, rest is in like new and excellent condition. Synopsis: The Aeneid thrilling, terrifying and poignant in equal measure has inspired centuries of artists, writers and musicians. Virgil s epic tale tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who flees his city after its fall, with his father Anchises and his young son Ascanius for Aeneas is destined to found Rome and father the Roman race. As Aeneas journeys closer to his goal, he must first prove his worth and attain the maturity necessary for such an illustrious task. He battles raging storms in the Mediterranean, encounters the fearsome Cyclopes, falls in love with Dido, Queen of Carthage, travels into the Underworld and wages war in Italy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Aeneid (Translated by C. Day Lewis)
• Publisher: Heron (Books that have changed man's thinking)
• Publication Date: 1968
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Special Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Classics
  • Collectible
  • Vintage