A Companion to the Aeneid in Translation: Volume 3 - Books 7-12

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.The line-by-line commentary in this Volume 3 focuses on two central translations of the Aeneid Books 7-12 (in verse by Robert Fagles and in prose by David West). Tanfield helps you understand the choices that translators make as they decide how to craft their own particular readings of the Aeneid . Plus, this companion includes extensive explanatory notes, context and a wide range of scholarly critique to ensure you have everything you need in one place.For a broad contextual introduction to the poem and its author, Volume 1 is available separately.>

About the author

Christopher Tanfield has taught Classics for over twenty years and takes a keen interest in making the subject accessible as widely as possible. His publications include Cicero Philippic II: A Selection and Virgil Aeneid X: A Selection, both published by Bloomsbury.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Tanfield, Tanfield Christopher
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.12.2024
• EAN: 9781350499546
• ISBN: 978-1-350-49954-6
• No. of pages: 480
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 234 mm x 14 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Classical linguistics / literary studies; HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, Latin, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Translating & Interpreting, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Latin, Classical texts, Translation & interpretation, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient religions & mythologies, Literary studies: poetry and poets, Ancient, classical and medieval texts