Virgil; The Aeneid (English Version) - Odyssee

A sweeping epic poem that chronicles the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero chosen by the gods to found a new homeland in Italy after the fall of Troy. Guided by fate and burdened by duty, Aeneas sets sail with a band of survivors, enduring shipwrecks, monsters, war, and divine opposition. Along the way, he famously stops in Carthage, where he falls in love with Queen Dido—only to leave her, torn between passion and his divine mission. His abandonment leads to Dido’s tragic suicide, foreshadowing the future enmity between Rome and Carthage. Through Aeneas’s struggles, Virgil portrays the cost of destiny and the tension between personal desire and public duty.

In the latter half of the poem, Aeneas reaches Italy and wages war against local tribes, particularly Turnus, a fierce warrior who opposes the Trojans' settlement. With the help of divine allies and his own unwavering resolve, Aeneas defeats Turnus, but not without moral conflict—he kills Turnus in a fit of vengeance, raising questions about justice, mercy, and the burdens of leadership. The Aeneid is both a mythic origin story for the Roman Empire and a profound meditation on heroism, sacrifice, and imperial destiny. Written during the reign of Augustus, it serves as both literary masterpiece and cultural legitimization, linking Rome’s glory to the will of the gods and the endurance of its legendary founder.

Penulis: Virgil

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Classic

SKU: BRD23347

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 322 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 140.000