David Hadbawniks astonishing modern translation of the Aeneid first appeared from Shearsman Books in two volumes, in 2015 and 2021, in both cases with extensive illustrations. We now offer an unillustrated, singlevolume edition of the whole epic, in a more affordable format."David Hadbawnik has made Virgil our guest in ways that other translators of the Aeneid have not. He has recast the poem in contemporary verse, in poetic forms that are innovative and visually compelling. Moreover, he has used form to offer insight into the action of the epic and into the minds of its actors. Through Hadbawnik, Virgil speaks in our modern American idiom." John Tipton, Chicago Review"...Hadbawniks ironic wit brings Virgils text to life for a contemporary readership even more impatient than its historic counterpart with the potential longueurs of traditional epic. [... his] version is fresh, irreverent, and radical.[...] In sum, this is a startling and stimulating version of Virgils great epic for a twentyfirst century readership which will engage student attention and has some interest for Translation Studies. Its lively irreverence reflects the way in which classical reception now (at last) feels able to tackle one of the central texts of Latin and European literature with uptodate brio and gusto. Its inyourface tactics will surely bring new readers and enthusiasts to the Aeneid, and has something to say to old ones too." Stephen Harrison,Translation and Literature"...the pleasure...

Binding: Paperback;420 pages; Publisher: Shearsman Books Limited; Classification: N/A; Weight: 734.62 g; Dimensions: N/A

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