The Aeneid, prose translation

"The Aeneid, a Latin epic poem written by Virgil in the 1st century BC, is a famous tale of the legendary hero Aeneas. Aeneas, a Trojan prince, led his people from the ruins of their city to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. Divided into twelve books, the first half of the poem details Aeneas’ journey from Troy to Italy, while the latter half focuses on the Trojans’ victorious war against the Latins. This particular version, translated into prose by J.W. MacKail, offers an accessible way to experience this timeless classic."