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The Aeneid is featured in the “Off the Shelf” section of Harvard Magazine (September/October 2025)

An excerpt from Book 4 of the Aeneid appears in the Washington Post Book Club newsletter (Ron Charles, August 2025):

“Vibrant . . . Aiming to reflect Virgil’s alliteration, wordplay and metaphors, McGill and Wright say they endeavored to ‘set our language in the space between accessibility and elevation.’ Their blank verse captures the poet’s extraordinary dexterity and pathos.”

Reading of the Aeneid at Politics & Prose – Union Market is recommended in the Washingtonian (“August Culture Guide: 42 Things to Do in the DC Area,” August 2025)

The Aeneid receives a starred review in Library Journal (Jessica Calaway, July 2025):

“This specific translation of Virgil’s classic epic poem (initially published in 19 BCE) breathes remarkable new life into a cornerstone of classical literature . . . striking a careful balance between fidelity to the original and accessibility for modern readers . . . Many lines retain the original cadence while sounding fresh and immediate. Emily Wilson’s introduction is a standout feature . . . This edition is an excellent choice for first-time readers and those returning with fresh eyes. It’s a compelling and thoughtful rendering of a timeless epic.”

The Aeneid appears in the Publisher’s Weekly Fall 2025 Fiction & Nonfiction Preview: Poetry (Maya Popa, June 2025)