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The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808
EAN: 9780143105138
ISBN: 0143105132
Label: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2008-01-29
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Studio: Penguin Classics
Dewey Decimal Number: 808
EAN: 9780143105138
ISBN: 0143105132
Label: Penguin Classics
Manufacturer: Penguin Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2008-01-29
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Studio: Penguin Classics
Editorial Review of The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
From the award-winning translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of Virgil’s great epic
With his translations of Homer’s classic poems, Robert Fagles gave new life to seminal works of the Western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. His latest achievement completes the magnificent triptych of Western epics. A sweeping story of arms and heroism, The Aeneid follows the adventures of Aeneas, who flees the ashes of Troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to Italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the Roman people. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, this powerful blend of poetry and myth remains as relevant today as when it was first written.
With his translations of Homer’s classic poems, Robert Fagles gave new life to seminal works of the Western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. His latest achievement completes the magnificent triptych of Western epics. A sweeping story of arms and heroism, The Aeneid follows the adventures of Aeneas, who flees the ashes of Troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to Italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the Roman people. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, this powerful blend of poetry and myth remains as relevant today as when it was first written.
Customer Reviews of The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
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Review Summary: Fine poetical translation, not literal
Review: Am reading this in a seminar on the Aeneid. Fagles' language carries one along, makes for exciting and very enjoyable reading: the glossary and notes are helpful. His version is further from the Latin than other translators---not a defect if one is reading solely for pleasure, but perhaps gives less sense of the orginal--a bit too Shakespearean at times. Of course for those reading the Latin, the very prosaic but literal translation in the Loeb edition will suffice. For what it is, an excellent effort.
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Review Summary: One of the few classics I had to force myself to finish
Review: I am a great lover of all things classical. Got my first book of Greek myths in elementary school, started taking Latin in 9th grade, loved the Odyssey, liked the Iliad, love Ovid, Aeschylus, Suetonius, Livy, all the ancient heavy hitters....except Virgil. Robert Fagles does a good job translating, this story just didn't do it for me.
There were a lot of really good exciting bits in the Aeneid, but the whole thing didn't hang together. It seemed really disjointed, like there wasn't a thread uniting the whole thing. I know the thread is supposed to be Aeneas and the last of the Trojans' escape from Troy and wander and struggle to reach Italy and establish their destined empire. But it kept going off on tangents. It started out really well, with the sacking of Troy (here Fagles really shows his skill as a translater) and then just unraveled.
I also found Dido extremely annoying. I know she's supposed to be tragic, but to me she just came across as clingy and spineless. Maybe that's just this translation, or my inability to think in a historical mindset, but it was her choice to hook up with Aeneas even though she knew he wouldn't be sticking around, so I had little patience for her complaints when he left. She was a great queen before he turned up, why couldn't she still be a great queen?
This is one of the few classics I've had to make myself finish.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Review: This book arrived on time and was in brand new conditions. The book was at a good price and I saved at least 6 dollars, and possibly 10 dollars of gas. Money worth spending on this book.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An easy to read edition of the Aeneid
Review: If you're reading this, you don't need a review of the contents of the Aeneid...the book itself is light in weight but well constructed and in easy to read type. A very good reading or classroom copy.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The greatest Aeneid translation
Review: Virgil's Aeneid translated by Robert Fagles is alive with contemporary vigor. The Romans came into their own in this tale which we all ought to know. Read the text and enjoy Simon Callow's audio interpretation with your children! Expose a new generation to a classic epic poem which will bring life-long enrichment.
Review Summary: Fine poetical translation, not literal
Review: Am reading this in a seminar on the Aeneid. Fagles' language carries one along, makes for exciting and very enjoyable reading: the glossary and notes are helpful. His version is further from the Latin than other translators---not a defect if one is reading solely for pleasure, but perhaps gives less sense of the orginal--a bit too Shakespearean at times. Of course for those reading the Latin, the very prosaic but literal translation in the Loeb edition will suffice. For what it is, an excellent effort.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: One of the few classics I had to force myself to finish
Review: I am a great lover of all things classical. Got my first book of Greek myths in elementary school, started taking Latin in 9th grade, loved the Odyssey, liked the Iliad, love Ovid, Aeschylus, Suetonius, Livy, all the ancient heavy hitters....except Virgil. Robert Fagles does a good job translating, this story just didn't do it for me.
There were a lot of really good exciting bits in the Aeneid, but the whole thing didn't hang together. It seemed really disjointed, like there wasn't a thread uniting the whole thing. I know the thread is supposed to be Aeneas and the last of the Trojans' escape from Troy and wander and struggle to reach Italy and establish their destined empire. But it kept going off on tangents. It started out really well, with the sacking of Troy (here Fagles really shows his skill as a translater) and then just unraveled.
I also found Dido extremely annoying. I know she's supposed to be tragic, but to me she just came across as clingy and spineless. Maybe that's just this translation, or my inability to think in a historical mindset, but it was her choice to hook up with Aeneas even though she knew he wouldn't be sticking around, so I had little patience for her complaints when he left. She was a great queen before he turned up, why couldn't she still be a great queen?
This is one of the few classics I've had to make myself finish.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Aeneid (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Review: This book arrived on time and was in brand new conditions. The book was at a good price and I saved at least 6 dollars, and possibly 10 dollars of gas. Money worth spending on this book.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: An easy to read edition of the Aeneid
Review: If you're reading this, you don't need a review of the contents of the Aeneid...the book itself is light in weight but well constructed and in easy to read type. A very good reading or classroom copy.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The greatest Aeneid translation
Review: Virgil's Aeneid translated by Robert Fagles is alive with contemporary vigor. The Romans came into their own in this tale which we all ought to know. Read the text and enjoy Simon Callow's audio interpretation with your children! Expose a new generation to a classic epic poem which will bring life-long enrichment.