Category: Literature: Classic

Copyright/published Year: 2008 by Yale University Pres

ISBN: 9780300151411

Binding: trade pap

Description: This extraordinary new translation of Vergil's Aeneid stands ì alone among modern translations for its accuracy and poetic ì appeal. Sarah Ruden, a lyric poet in her own right, renders the ì classic poem in the same number of lines as the original work-a ì very rare feat that maintains technical fidelity to the original ì without diminishing its emotional power.

Ruden's translation follows Vergil's content faithfully, and ì the economy and fast pace she achieves are true to his own ì unflagging narrative force. With its central theme of national ì destiny versus. the destiny of individuals, the poem has great ì resonance in our own times, and Ruden adheres closely to the ì poet's message. Her rendering of Vergil's words gives immediacy ì to his struggling faith that history has beauty and purpose in ì spite of its pain. With this distinguished translation, modern ì readers can experience for themselves the timeless power of ì Vergil's masterpiece.

Condition Information

This is a used book and is in Good condition.

Additional condition description

Clean and unmarked copy with light shelfwear. Sound uncreased spine.

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