Bernard Knox’s introduction spoils major plot points. If you want surprises, skip it, read the poem, then return to the intro for deeper understanding.
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: Fagles provides a "vibrant new voice" that balances the original Latin's epic weight with modern readability. Bernard Knox’s introduction spoils major plot points
: The conflict between Aeneas's duty ( pietas ) to found Rome and his personal feelings, most notably his tragic affair with Dido in Book 4. read the poem