--- product_id: 251020396 title: "Aeneid" price: "AED 40" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/251020396-aeneid store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Aeneid **Price:** AED 40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aeneid - **How much does it cost?** AED 40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/251020396-aeneid) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Aeneid: 9781521558843: Virgil, Fairclough, H. R.: Books Review: It's Okay. - This is the Dryden translation without the frills. It's about what you'd expect. Review: Continues to Inspire - Brutal and beautiful. What an epic poem Virgil crafted. I can see why Dante, in a later era, essentially worshipped this poem and its poet and used much of it in his own epic masterpiece of poetry. I found much of Homer in this poem too, in the journey and divine hardships endured by the hero Aeneas. It reminded me heavily of Odysseus’ quest to return to Ithaca from fallen Troy. Aeneas’ quest was a similar one, beginning in the concluding fires of the same battle, and both were forced to endure the spiteful wrath of deities, but Virgil’s Aeneas and Homer’s Odysseus were on opposite sides in the Fall of Troy. I could write about Virgil’s “The Aeneid” for some time I think, so I’ll end the review here. This work was an inspiration, vividly descriptive, horrifyingly savage and violent, mythic and epic. It’ll stay with my always, much like the poetry of Dante and Homer. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #7,987,677 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Epic Poetry (Books) #80 in Ancient & Classical Poetry | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,311) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.23 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1521558841 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1521558843 | | Item Weight | 1.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 91 pages | | Publication date | June 21, 2017 | | Publisher | Independently published | ## Images ![Aeneid - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HC+Lh7DUL.jpg) ![Aeneid - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+VgvX2mgL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's Okay. *by A***B on September 26, 2025* This is the Dryden translation without the frills. It's about what you'd expect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Continues to Inspire *by N***L on April 9, 2023* Brutal and beautiful. What an epic poem Virgil crafted. I can see why Dante, in a later era, essentially worshipped this poem and its poet and used much of it in his own epic masterpiece of poetry. I found much of Homer in this poem too, in the journey and divine hardships endured by the hero Aeneas. It reminded me heavily of Odysseus’ quest to return to Ithaca from fallen Troy. Aeneas’ quest was a similar one, beginning in the concluding fires of the same battle, and both were forced to endure the spiteful wrath of deities, but Virgil’s Aeneas and Homer’s Odysseus were on opposite sides in the Fall of Troy. I could write about Virgil’s “The Aeneid” for some time I think, so I’ll end the review here. This work was an inspiration, vividly descriptive, horrifyingly savage and violent, mythic and epic. It’ll stay with my always, much like the poetry of Dante and Homer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Lofty Language of Ancient Epic *by F***G on August 23, 2019* Translations of Ancient Greek and Latin poetry into English poetry vary widely, and so it is important to find one that will work for you and to go on to read several others. Unfortunately, reviews for several translations get grouped together on a product's page. Some of the ones you read here are for Fitzgerald's translation, some for Fagles, and many for ones that aren't named. Here, I am reviewing the translation by Robert Fitzgerald. I love this book. Fitzgerald is a fine poet, and his translations capture the lofty language of ancient epic in modern English extremely well. However, as someone who has taught the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid in high-school English classes for over 15 years, I wouldn't suggest starting with this translation. Stanley Lombardo's version serves that purpose much better (and is excellent in its own right). Translations by Sarah Ruden and Robert Fagles aren't far behind. I would recommend starting with Lombardo's and then moving onto Fitzgerald's. You may want to use the "Look Inside" feature on their Amazon pages to read a sample of each and judge for yourself before ordering. High-school students might need to start by reading a shorter version, as it is easy for them (and others) to get frustrated by the length of ancient epic and to get lost in language that is not clear to them. Then they're primed for reading a translation of the Aeneid. --Frank Hering Author of Virgil's Aeneid Retold for Young Adults ## Frequently Bought Together - Aeneid - The Inferno (Signet Classics) - Gulliver's Travels (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/251020396-aeneid](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/251020396-aeneid) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*