Aeneidos, Book 2 (1884)

Aeneidos, Book 2 is a literary work by the Roman poet P. Virgilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil. The book is part of the epic poem Aeneid, which tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan prince who travels to Italy to found a new city, Rome. In Book 2, Aeneas recounts the fall of Troy to Dido, the queen of Carthage. He describes the Trojan horse, which the Greeks used to gain access to the city, and the subsequent destruction of Troy. Aeneas also tells of his escape from the city with his father, Anchises, and his son, Ascanius, and the trials they faced on their journey to Italy.The book is written in dactylic hexameter, a poetic meter commonly used in ancient Greek and Roman epic poetry. It is known for its vivid descriptions of the Trojan War and the emotional depth of its characters.This edition of Aeneidos, Book 2 was published in 1884 and includes a Latin text with an English translation and notes by the editor, John Conington. It is a valuable resource for scholars of classical literature and anyone interested in the epic poetry of ancient Rome.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.