The Aeneid

The travels of Aeneas are brought to life in Virgil's epic poem, with an afterword by Coco Stevenson. The Aeneid - thrilling, terrifying and poignant in equal measure - has inspired centuries of artists, writers and musicians. This edition is translated by J. W. Mackail, with an afterword by Coco Stevenson. Virgil's epic tale tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who flees his city after its fall, with his father Anchises and his young son Ascanius - for Aeneas is destined to found Rome and father the Roman race. As Aeneas journeys closer to his goal, he must first prove his worth and attain the maturity necessary for such an illustrious task. He battles raging storms in the Mediterranean, encounters the fearsome Cyclopes, falls in love with Dido, Queen of Carthage, travels into the Underworld, and wages war in Italy. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make the perfect gift for any book lover.