The Aeneid

Pan Macmillan

The AeneidAuthor(s): Virgil, Coco Stevenson, J. W. Mackail\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Pan Macmillan, United Kingdom\nImprint: Macmillan Collector's Library\nISBN-13: 9781529015010, 978-1529015010\nSynopsis\nThe Aeneid thrilling, terrifying and poignant in equal measure has inspired centuries of artists, writers and musicians.\n\nPart of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated by J. W. Mackail and has an afterword by Coco Stevenson.\n\nVirgils epic tale tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who flees his city after its fall, with his father Anchises and his young son Ascanius for Aeneas is destined to found Rome and father the Roman race. As Aeneas journeys closer to his goal, he must first prove his worth and attain the maturity necessary for such an illustrious task. He battles ragin.