Vergil's Aeneid: Selections from Books 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, and 12

Student: This edition is designed for high school Advanced Placement and college level courses: a newly updated and revised version of selected passages from Vergil's Aeneid, Books I-VI, by Clyde Pharr (whose user-friendly format revolutionized Latin textbooks), plus additional passages from Books 10 and 12, not found in Pharr. Passages included are: 1.1-519; 2.1-56; 199-297, 469-566, 735-804; 4.1-448, 642-705; 6.1-211, 450-476, 847-901; 10.420-509; 12.791-842, 887-952.

Special Features

* Teacher's: Introduction
* Literal translation
* Questions for discussion and analysis
* Large-print Latin text (1.1-519; 2.1-56; 199-297, 469-566, 735-804; 4.1-448, 642-705; 6.1-211, 450-476, 847-901; 10.420-509; 12.791-842, 887-952), without macrons or italics, for in-class translation and mock-tests

* Student: All new general introduction and introduction to each section
* Latin text with selected vocabulary and notes on the same page
* Six new full-color illustrations by Thom Kapheim
* Ancient illustrations
* Grammatical appendix, including newly revised sections: 'Vergil's Meter' and 'Rhetorical Terms, Figures of Speech, and Metrical Devices'
* Index to Grammatical Appendix
* New, updated, selected bibliography
* New, full vocabulary at the back of the book
* Pull-out General Word List

Also available:

Vergil's Aeneid, Books I-VI - ISBN 0865164215
Vergil's Aeneid: Hero War Humanity - ISBN 0865165963

The Introduction puts Vergil's masterpiece in context, with background on Vergil's life, the mythology he drew from, and even the elements of Roman religion referenced. The Grammatical Appendix helps students not only to translate, but also to pronounce the dactylic hexameter as it was meant to be sung. Besides accommodating the aural learners, Boyd's Aeneid also has a map illustrating Aeneas' wanderings for the visual learner.

While Clyde Pharr's edition has been the most esteemed textbook, the Pharr text contains ALL of books 1-6 only, meaning that students have to take home a heavier textbook and also purchase a separate text for books 10-12 of the Aeneid. Thus, Boyd's revision of Pharr makes this edition even better, sparing students from searching for the passages that will actually be covered: it contains only what is on the syllabus. It is the best way to study Vergil's classic epic.


New edition spares the frustration!   July 16, 2003
 0 out of 4 found this review helpful

Boyd's revised edition of Virgil's Aeneid is the essential book to prepare for the AP Latin: Virgil exam or just become familiar with this favorite of all Classicists. With all the lines on the AP syllabus and no more, Boyd's Aeneid effectively prepares students to be familiar with all the lines that may appear on the test. Each page has a paragraph of Latin text, with numerous footnotes underneath, offering translation help through grammar and vocabulary hints. A glossary in back serves as quick reference to unfamiliar words. While Clyde Pharr's edition has similar detail in footnotes and vocabulary, the Pharr text contains ALL of books 1-9 only, meaning that students have to take home a heavier textbook and also purchase a separate text for books 10-12 of the Aeneid. Thus, Boyd spares students from searching for the passages that will actually be covered: it contains only what is on the syllabus. It is a great way to study Virgil's classic epic.


New edition spares the frustration!   July 16, 2003
 0 out of 5 found this review helpful

Boyd's revised edition of Virgil's Aeneid is the essential book to prepare for the AP Latin: Virgil exam or just become familiar with this favorite of all Classicists. With all the lines on the AP syllabus and no more, Boyd's Aeneid effectively prepares students to be familiar with all the lines that may appear on the test. Each page has a paragraph of Latin text, with numerous footnotes underneath, offering translation help through grammar and vocabulary hints. A glossary in back serves as quick reference to unfamiliar words. While Clyde Pharr's edition has similar detail in footnotes and vocabulary, the Pharr text contains ALL of books 1-9 only, meaning that students have to take home a heavier textbook and also purchase a separate text for books 10-12 of the Aeneid. Thus, Boyd spares students from searching for the passages that will actually be covered: it contains only what is on the syllabus. It is a great way to study Virgil's classic epic.


New edition spares the frustration!   July 16, 2003
 2 out of 4 found this review helpful

Boyd's revised edition of Virgil's Aeneid is the essential aid to prepare for the AP Latin: Virgil exam. With all the lines on the AP syllabus and no more, Boyd's Aeneid effectively prepares students to be familiar with all the lines that may appear on the test. Each page has a paragraph of Latin text, with numerous footnotes underneath, offering translation help through grammar and vocabulary hints. A glossary in back serves as quick reference to unfamiliar words. While Clyde Pharr's edition has similar detail in footnotes and vocabulary, the Pharr text contains ALL of books 1-9 only, meaning that students have to take home a heavier textbook and also purchase a separate text for books 10-12 of the Aeneid. Thus, Boyd spares students from searching for the passages that will actually be covered: it contains only what is on the syllabus. It is a great way to study Virgil's classic epic.