Virgil: Aeneid II

by Virgil, R.H. Jordan (Editor)

Overview

In Book II of the "Aeneid", Aeneas relates to Dido his own account of Troy's destruction and his escape, including the episode of the Wooden Horse. It is some of the best Latin poetry ever written, and thus makes an ideal introduction to the "Aeneid". This completely new edition aims to provide students with help in translation, encourage them to consider the sound of the poetry, and appreciate the emotional impact of the story as Virgil portrays it. The text also includes a general introduction, a select bibliography, notes and a full vocabulary; appendices deal with meter and scansion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853995422
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/25/1999
Series:	Latin Texts
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

R.H.
Jordan was Head of Classics and Senior Vice Principal of the Methodist
College Belfast.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Life of Virgil The Aeneid Book Two The Sequel Virgil and his Predecessors The Aeneid and Rome Select Bibliography Aeneid II Abbreviations Notes Appendices A. Latin Verse and Scansion B. Irregularities of Scansion in Aeneid II Vocabulary Proper Names