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Beschreibung

Virgil's masterpiece and one of the greatest works in all of literature, now in a beautiful clothbound edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith

Virgil's Aeneid, inspired by Homer and the inspiration for Dante and Milton, is an immortal poem that sits at the heart of Western life and culture. Virgil took as his hero Aeneas, legendary survivor of the fall of Troy and father of the Roman race. In telling a story of dispossession and defeat, love and war, he portrayed human life in all its nobility and suffering, in its physicality and its mystery.

Virgil's masterpiece and one of the greatest works in all of literature, now in a beautiful clothbound edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith

Virgil's Aeneid, inspired by Homer and the inspiration for Dante and Milton, is an immortal poem that sits at the heart of Western life and culture. Virgil took as his hero Aeneas, legendary survivor of the fall of Troy and father of the Roman race. In telling a story of dispossession and defeat, love and war, he portrayed human life in all its nobility and suffering, in its physicality and its mystery.

Über den Autor
Virgil (70 BC - 19 BC) is considered to be Rome's greatest poet and one of the most influential writers of all time. His work, particularly the epic poem The Aeneid, has had lasting impact on the Western canon, inspiring Dante, Milton and James Joyce.
Zusammenfassung
CORALIE BICKFORD-SMITH CLOTHBOUND CLASSICS: Previous books in this stunning series have sold over 725,777 copies, and they make the perfect gifts and collectors items. The books are famously popular on social media, and are consistently popular during the holiday season.

GREAT GIFT ALONG WITH THE ODYSSEY AND THE ILIAD CLOTHBOUND CLASSICS: The three Clothbound Classics are perfect for ancient classics enthusiasts.

SERIES DETAILS: The Clothbound Classics include the introductions from the black spine Classic editions, plus feature foil-stamped linen cases and ribbon markers.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Importe
Rubrik: Literaturwissenschaft
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: 368 S.
ISBN-13: 9780141996332
ISBN-10: 0141996331
Sprache: Englisch
Originalsprache: Latein
Herstellernummer: 759521
Einband: Leinen (Buchleinen)
Autor: Virgil
Illustrator: Bickford-Smith, Coralie
Übersetzung: West, David
Hersteller: Penguin Books Ltd (UK)
Penguin Classics
Penguin Clothbound Classics
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com
Abbildungen: B&W MAPS
Maße: 205 x 160 x 26 mm
Von/Mit: Virgil
Erscheinungsdatum: 05.11.2020
Gewicht: 0,49 kg
Artikel-ID: 118921127