The Aeneid

Called "the best poem by the best poet," Virgil's "Aeneid" is perhaps the most famous work in Latin literature. It tells... (more)

Called "the best poem by the best poet," Virgil's "Aeneid" is perhaps the most famous work in Latin literature. It tells the story of Rome's founding by the Trojan prince Aeneas after many years of travel, and it contains many of the most famous stories about the Trojan War. It also reveals much of what the Romans felt and believed about themselves- the sensitive reader will see that these same values and issues often trouble us today.In this new translation Edward McCrorie has performed the difficult task of rendering Virgil's compact, dense Latin into fine, readable, modern English verse. The sometimes complex text is made clear and comprehensible even for first-time readers, and a glossary of names helps identify characters and place-names in the poem. The translation is well suited for students at all levels, and readers already familiar with Virgil will find many fresh images and ideas."A brilliant effort."--Robert Bly"I admire the ambition of the project, and the generosity of many of the lines."--Robert FaglesEdward McCrorie is Professor of English, Providence College. His poetry and translations of Latin verse have been widely published. (less)

"Now we have it, and it is a glorious thing. Ferry has long been known as perhaps the foremost contemporary translator o... (more)

"Now we have it, and it is a glorious thing. Ferry has long been known as perhaps the foremost contemporary translator of Latin poetry, his translations of Virgil{u2019}s Eclogues and Georgics having established themselves as much-admired standards. He brings to the Aeneid the same genius, rendering Virgil{u2019}s formal, metrical lines into an English that is familiar and alive. Yet in doing so, he surrenders none of the feel of the ancient world that resonates throughout the poem and gives it the power that has drawn readers to it for centuries. In Ferry{u2019}s hands, the Aeneid becomes once more a lively, dramatic poem of daring and adventure, of love and loss, devotion and death. Never before have Virgil's twin gifts of poetic language and fleet storytelling been presented so powerfully for English-language readers. Ferry{u2019}s Aeneid will be a landmark, a gift to longtime lovers of Virgil and the perfect entry point for new readers." -- (less)

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Each SparkNote gives you just what you need to succeed in school with: *Summaries of every chapter and thorough Analysis... (more)

Each SparkNote gives you just what you need to succeed in school with: *Summaries of every chapter and thorough Analysis*Explanation of the key Themes, Motifs, and Symbols*Detailed Character Analysis*Key Facts about the Work*Author's Historical Context*Identification and explanation of Important Quotations*A 25-question review Quiz, Study Questions and Essay Topics to help you prepare for papers and tests Get your A in Gear with SparkNotes. (less)