Publisher's Synopsis
The Bucolics and the First Eight Books of the Aeneid of Vergil is a collection of two works by the ancient Roman poet Virgil, translated into English by J. B. Greenough and G. L. Kittredge. The first part of the book contains Virgil's pastoral poems, known as the Bucolics, which are a series of ten poems that depict rural life in the countryside. The second part of the book features the first eight books of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, which tells the story of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his journey to Italy to found a new city. These books cover Aeneas' arrival in Italy, his battles with the native tribes, his relationship with the queen of Carthage, Dido, and his descent into the underworld to speak with his father. The translation is faithful to the original Latin text and includes comprehensive notes and commentary to aid readers in understanding the historical and cultural context of the works. Overall, The Bucolics and the First Eight Books of the Aeneid of Vergil is a valuable resource for students of classical literature and anyone interested in exploring the rich literary tradition of ancient Rome.With Notes And A Vergilian Dictionary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
