This study book is the second part of the classic edition by R. Deryck Williams, a well-known Virgilius scholar. It covers Books VII and XII of the Aeneid and is intended for students in higher education and the upper years of secondary education. The edition includes the Latin text, an English introduction, and extensive commentaries explaining Virgil’s poetic techniques and intentions.
As a continuation of the influential 'Red Macmillan' series, this edition of Deryck Williams offers a modern approach to Virgil's work. The clear and concise notes by this Virgilian scholar support understanding of the Aeneid so that students not only understand what is written, but also how and why Virgil chooses his words.