Aeneid Book VI

Seamus Heaney’s clear, unadorned language and use of loose, blank verse enlivens, naturalizes and modernises the Aeneid Book VI. Having borrowed from the text previously, Heaney has translated and recast the poem in entirety, and the result is astounding; the writer’s passion and admiration is evident in each, crisp line. "Vivid Heaney-esque touches on every page - the poet's forceful simplicity of phrase strikes when it matters most."- The Sunday Times   "We are reminded that Seamus Heaney's place is at the top of the class." - The Observer