The Aeneid: Virgil's Greatest Hits
About this ebook
This edition features a modern, accessible translation aiming at the true intent of Virgil's writing, not the literal words, so that the modern reader can enjoy it as was intended. The poem rhymes and resonates. It is abridged to the essential and entertaining core, bridged by explanation and peppered with facts, trivia, character guides, and background. The author brings new life to a great work, and makes it easy to read and enjoy.
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About the author
David Crump grew up partly in Italy, partly in Texas. As a teenager, he took classes that involved translating Latin into Italian. He earned his degrees at Harvard College and the University of Texas. Today, he is a professor of law at the University of Houston, and his teaching books are used at many universities. He is also the author of four novels and two books of poetry.
