Description
Paperback cover has some wear, creases and tears. Front and back cover have fading and damage. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of Virgil’s seminal epic poem, The Aeneid, bears the marks of being a beloved and well-read volume. Translated by W.F. Jackson Knight for the esteemed Penguin Classics series, this edition offers English readers a faithful rendering of the Latin masterpiece. The Aeneid, composed in the 1st century BCE, stands as one of the most influential works of Western literature, narrating the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who survived the fall of Troy and journeyed to Italy, where he became an ancestor of the Roman people. Beyond its captivating tale of adventure and struggle, the poem explores profound themes of destiny, duty, and the foundations of Roman identity. This particular copy, with its tattered covers and pristine pages, represents a tangible connection to the enduring legacy of this ancient classic, inviting collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in Virgil’s timeless verse and the rich cultural heritage it embodies.
