The Aeneid

In this new translation of Virgil's Aeneid by award-winning translator Robert Fagles, the epic tale follows Aeneas, the valiant Trojan hero, as he escapes the ruins of Troy and embarks on a perilous journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome. His odyssey is fraught with tempestuous seas, a doomed romance, and encounters with the underworld, all while being pursued by the wrathful Juno, Queen of the Gods. This rendition captures the essence of the original Latin, blending poetry and myth, and is complemented by an insightful introduction from scholar Bernard Knox, illuminating Virgil's world for contemporary readers.