ISBN: 9780282765293 - P. Vergili Maronis Opera, Vol. 3: The Works of Virgil, with a Commentary; Containing the Last Six Books of the Aeneid (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces readers to the second half of the epic, following the travels of Aeneas in the first. It is primarily concerned with the causes of a native rising that threatens to exterminate the newly settled Trojans. The author demonstrates familiarity with the various versions of this story, and the narrative revolves around the abduction of the prophetess Cassandra and the role of the gods in influencing human affairs. The book explores the complexities of fate and free will, power and responsibility, and the ways in which the actions of mortals can have far-reaching consequences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…