Troy falls in flame, Rome rises from the ashes.
After the Greeks destroy his beloved city, demi-god and Trojan hero Aeneas embarks on a perilous journey across the Mediterranean, encountering love, loss, gods and monsters, in search of a new homeland. Ultimately, courage and destiny lead him to new shores, where he'll plant the seeds of the mighty Roman empire.
One of the most important literary works of the ancient world, The Aeneid has captivated readers and fascinated scholars for more than two thousand years. In this masterful graphic novel adaptation, New York Times bestselling adaptor of The Odyssey and The Iliad Gareth Hinds artfully conveys the bold action and emotional complexity of Virgil's rich story and highlights its enduring mysteries. Compelling, beautiful and truly epic, this illuminated edition will resonate with a wide audience of contemporary readers.
