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Stanley Lombardo's deft abridgment of his 2005 translation of the Aeneid preserves the arc and weight of Virgil's epic by presenting major books in their entirety and abridged books in extended passages seamlessly fitted together with narrative bridges. W. R. Johnson's Introduction, a shortened version of his masterly Introduction to that translation, will be welcomed by both beginning and seasoned students of the Aeneid, and by students of Roman history, classical mythology, and Western civilization.
Series: Hackett Classics
Paperback: 212 pages
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.; 58915th edition (March 15, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0872207900
ISBN-13: 978-0872207905
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.5 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #91,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #48 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Movements & Periods > Ancient & Classical #70 in Books > Literature & Fiction > History & Criticism > Movements & Periods > Medieval #99 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Poetry > Themes & Styles > Epic
I think it goes without saying that reading an abridged version of a classic text is not ideal, but sometimes you have to make do with the time you have. I have taught the full Aeneid often, and I am now teaching this abridged version in a very short summer course--we'll be doing the whole epic in one week! If you have to choose between reading some of the Aeneid or none of it, read some. If you have the time to read the whole thing, it will be a worthwhile investment of your time, and Lombardo offers a full text, which is good. This is a practical and efficient way to get students reading Virgil when time does not allow for longer reading assignments.Giving this useful and solid edition 1 star because it's incomplete is tantamount to giving any English edition one star because it's not in the original Latin, which is superior to any English version. The product page makes it clear that this text is an abridged version of the text, so don't be surprised at the slim volume, and the missing books. As for Lombardo's translation, it's very good. I have taught Virgil in Latin at the AP high school and university levels, and Lombardo captures the fluidity and pace of the original. It is not highfaluting, like Fitzgerald, and it is fluent and pleasing.Mine arrived in 2 days with Prime shipping.
As a Latin teacher, the Aeneid is one of my favorite books of all time. This is an excellent edition for someone who wants to get the of Aeneas as well as a good taste of Vergil's style without the long drawn out sectoins. It is a fast, exciting read. I also recommend Lombardo's "Essential Homer". You get the Iliad and Odyssey in one edition. What else could be better?
Excellent. The translation is understandable for high school students, and the poetry is smooth and easy to follow. Great for a classics curriculum.
Does not have all the books of the Aeneid. The Kindle version is garbage. A book like this NEEDS line numbers. Especially considering you can't trust the page numbers of a kindle book. The physical copy has the line numbers, there's no excuse for the kindle edition.
This was an amazing read. I feel sad that I did not know about this story when I was a student in high school.
Very good and as always on time.
Excellent product as described!
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