Virgil

Broschiertes Buch

The Aeneid(Illustrated)

Beschreibung

Illustrated with 20 captivating illustrations Includes a detailed summary of the epic Features a comprehensive list of characters Author biography included for context Step into the world of gods, heroes, and destiny with The Aeneid, Virgil's timeless epic of adventure and sacrifice. In this beautifully illustrated edition, embark on the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan prince whose divine mission is to find a new homeland, which will one day become the mighty Roman Empire. As Aeneas sails across the Mediterranean, battling storms, monsters, and the wrath of the gods, he faces impossible choices between love, duty, and his fated future. His heroic journey takes him from the ashes of Troy to the shores of Italy, where he must fight to fulfill his destiny and lay the foundations for Rome's glorious rise. Along the way, he encounters powerful figures like Dido, the passionate Queen of Carthage, and confronts the will of the gods who seem both to aid and hinder his progress. In this special edition, you'll find not only the full, unabridged text of Virgil's masterpiece, but also 20 stunning illustrations that bring the drama and beauty of this ancient tale to life. Whether you're a fan of classical literature or discovering this epic for the first time, The Aeneid offers a captivating story of courage, fate, and the birth of an empire. Included in this edition is a character list, a summary to guide you through the epic, and an author biography that offers insight into the life of Virgil, one of Rome's greatest literary figures. Perfect for both casual readers and scholars alike, this illustrated version of The Aeneid offers a richer, more immersive experience that honors the legacy of one of the world's greatest literary works.

Autor

Publius Vergilius Maro, known to us as Virgil (70 B.C.-19 B.C.), is best remembered for his masterpiece, The Aeneid, in which he represented the Emperor Augustus as a descendant of the half-divine Aeneas, a refugee from the fall of Troy and legendary founder of Rome. Virgil claimed on his deathbed that The Aeneid was unfinished and expressed a desire to have it burned, but it became the national epic of ancient Rome, a monument of Latin literature, and has been regarded as one of the great classics of Western literature ever since. Virgil's other works include the Eclogues and the Georgics, also considered masterpieces.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Micheal Smith
• Seitenzahl: 460
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 574g
• ISBN-13: 9782474039670
• ISBN-10: 2474039678
• Artikelnr.: 73583164