The Story of Aeneas
Virgil's Aeneid Translated into English Verse

Originally published in 1928, this book contains a translation of Virgil's Aeneid into English verse.

Henry S. Salt (Author)

9781107637306, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 July 2014

322 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 cm, 0.32 kg

Originally published in 1928, this book contains a translation of Virgil's Aeneid into English verse. Salt retains the half-lines present in the Latin original, and uses a variety of rhyming schemes to convey the sense as well as the literal meaning of the epic. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Virgil and the history of the transmission of his most famous work.

The story of Aeneas: Virgil's Aeneid translated into English verse.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]