Aeneid, The Epic Tale Complete

Homer (Homero)

Ten years have passed since the fall of Troy. The surviving Greek warriors who destroyed that city have returned home. All except Odysseus, whose wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, await him. Claiming that Odysseus is dead, a host of suitors have taken up residence in his home, eating up his wealth and trying to persuade Penelope to marry one of them. Penelope steadfastly ref...

Virgil

The Aeneid is Virgil's Masterpiece. His epic poem recounts the story of Rome's legendary origins from the ashes of Troy and proclaims her destiny of world dominion. This optimistic vision is accompanied by an undertow of sadness at the price that must be paid in human suffering to secure Rome's future greatness. The tension between the public voice of celebration and the tragic...

Homer (Homero)

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Homer (Homero) / Emily Wilson

When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017--revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)--critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilso...

Austen, Jane / Bastin, Marjolein

Rediscover Jane Austen's beloved classic in a truly elegant format illustrated by Marjolein Bastin--both a reading experience and a beautiful keepsake.In early nineteenth-century England, Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters are under pressure to secure their future by suitable marriages, but limited fortunes and rigid social rules make this challenging. When amiable neighbor Mr. B...

Sand, George

"François the Waif" is a poignant tale from the remarkable pen of George Sand. Weaving through the French countryside, it follows the life of François, an abandoned child whose quest for love and belonging forms the heart of this compelling narrative. This is Sand at her best, painting a detailed, immersive picture of rural life in nineteenth-century France, balancing between t...

Virgil

The Aeneid is Virgil's Masterpiece. His epic poem recounts the story of Rome's legendary origins from the ashes of Troy and proclaims her destiny of world dominion. This optimistic vision is accompanied by an undertow of sadness at the price that must be paid in human suffering to secure Rome's future greatness. The tension between the public voice of celebration and the tragic...