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The Aeneid

AUTHOR Knight, W. F. Jackson; Virgil; Davidson, Frederick
PUBLISHER Blackstone Publishing (07/01/2008)
PRODUCT TYPE Audio (Compact Disc)

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This enduring masterpiece tells of the epic quest of Aenas, who flees the ashes of Troy to found a new civilization: Rome. A unique hero, Aenas struggles and fights not for personal gain but for a civilization that will exist in the far future. Caught between passion and fate, his vision would change the course of the Western world.

Virgil, ancient Rome's greatest poet, turned a mythical legend into a national epic that would survive Rome's collapse to become the most influential book Rome contributes to Western culture.

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ISBN-13: 9781433215360
ISBN-10: 1433215365
Binding: CD-Audio (CD Standard Audio Format)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 11
Carton Quantity: 50
Product Dimensions: 5.32 x 1.46 x 5.70 inches
Weight: 0.66 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Unabridged
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Poetry | Ancient & Classical
Poetry | General
Poetry | European - General
Dewey Decimal: 873.01
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This enduring masterpiece tells of the epic quest of Aenas, who flees the ashes of Troy to found a new civilization: Rome. A unique hero, Aenas struggles and fights not for personal gain but for a civilization that will exist in the far future. Caught between passion and fate, his vision would change the course of the Western world.

Virgil, ancient Rome's greatest poet, turned a mythical legend into a national epic that would survive Rome's collapse to become the most influential book Rome contributes to Western culture.

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Read by: Davidson, Frederick
Frederick Davidson (1932-2005), also known as David Case, was one of the most prolific readers in the audiobook industry, recording more than eight hundred audiobooks in his lifetime, including over two hundred for Blackstone Audio. Born in London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and performed for many years in radio plays for the British Broadcasting Company before coming to America in 1976. He received AudioFile's Golden Voice Award and numerous Earphones Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for his readings.
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