The Aeneid

Robert Fagles, award-winning translator of *The Iliad* and *The Odyssey*, delivers an acclaimed translation of Virgil's epic, *The Aeneid*. Fleeing burning Troy, the Trojan hero Aeneas, a formidable foe of Achilles, embarks on a perilous journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. Tormented by the vengeful goddess Juno, his odyssey includes treacherous seas, a tragic love affair, and a descent into the underworld before he reaches Italy to establish the foundations of the Roman Empire through bloody battles. This unsparing epic explores a man torn between love, duty, and fate, redefining courage and nobility. Fagles’ translation captures the original Latin's gravitas, humanity, poetry, and myth, making this seminal work accessible to a new generation. This volume also features an illuminating introduction by esteemed scholar Bernard Knox.

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