The Aeneid of Virgil: A Verse Translation

The book is in fair condition. The cloth cover shows signs of wear, particularly at the edges and corners, and there is no dust jacket. The binding remains intact, though the spine shows some fraying. Pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings, reflecting its status as a privately owned copy.

This edition of "The Aeneid of Virgil: A Verse Translation," translated by Rolfe Humphries, was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in New York in 1953. The book presents Virgil's epic poem, a cornerstone of classical literature, rendered into English verse. This translation is noted for its fidelity to the original text while capturing the poetic essence of the Latin. Virgil's "Aeneid" is a seminal work that has influenced countless generations, and this edition makes it accessible to modern readers through Humphries' skillful translation. The book is bound in a plain cloth cover, showing signs of wear, with no dust jacket. Its significance lies in bringing a classic of Roman literature to an English-speaking audience, maintaining the grandeur and depth of the original work.