The Aeneid

The Aeneid

Virgil ; translated by Scott McGill and Susannah Wright ; introduction by Emily Wilson
Book - 2025

This new collaborative translation of Virgil's Aeneid, crafted in unrhymed iambic pentameter, offers a vivid, accessible rendering of the Roman epic. Balancing readability with poetic grandeur, it captures the poem's themes of adventure, loss, divine intervention, and empire-building. Featuring a rich introduction by Emily Wilson, maps, notes, and summaries, the edition invites modern readers to experience the full depth and drama of Virgil's masterpiece.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Virgil (Author)
Other Authors: McGill, Scott, 1968- (Translator), Wright, Susannah (Professor) (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, [2025]
Edition:First edition.
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