A Companion to the Aeneid in Translation: Volume 1 : Introduction and Indices

With this three-volume companion, students can access the full literary and historical significance of the Aeneid in English through an accessible yet authoritative line-by-line commentary. Written by an experienced teacher and expert on the Aeneid, this guide unpicks Virgil's literary techniques, structural forms and historical resonances. Volume 1 gives you a broad introduction to the historical and philosophical background of the epic; to Virgil's life and works; to the central human and divine characters met in the poem; to how the epic reflects Roman society and its values; to Virgil's literary and stylistic techniques; and to the reception of the epic in later periods. This book also features maps and family trees so you can trace the travels and lineage of the characters. Plus, the general index is a vital reference tool. It can be used with Volumes 2 and 3, or indeed any edition of the Aeneid in Latin or English, as entries are pegged to line numbers. Volumes 2 and 3 present a line-by-line commentary on the poem, with tables and box features illustrating key narrative arcs and structural patterns.Author: Christopher Tanfield,author Contributors: Christopher Tanfield,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 256 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Published/Release Date: 23 Jan 2025 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Author/Director/Artist: Christopher Tanfield Dimension (cm): 243x170x18 mm Package Dimension (cm): 21x240x170 mm Item Weight (g): 518 Package Weight (g): 521