The Aeneid;

<p>The Aeneid is a classic Latin epic poem by Virgil recounting the legendary story of Aeneas a Trojan who traveled to Italy and became the ancestor of the Romans. Written in the first century BC the poem details Aeneas's journey after the fall of Troy his encounters with gods and goddesses his battles and his eventual settlement in Italy. This edition translated by James Rhoades brings Virgil's masterpiece to a new generation of readers.</p> <p>As a foundational work of Western literature The Aeneid explores themes of fate duty heroism and the founding of civilizations. Virgil's masterful storytelling and rich imagery have ensured its enduring appeal making it a cornerstone of classical education and a source of inspiration for writers and artists for centuries. Rhoades' translation captures the beauty and power of the original Latin offering an accessible and engaging experience for modern audiences.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>