The Canto Added by Maphæus to Virgil's Twelve Books of Æneas: From the Original Bombastic, Done Into English Hudibrastic; With Notes Beneath, and Latin Text in Ev'ry Other Page Annext (Classic Repri

A witty English burlesque of a Latin epic, presented as a readable, verse-filled companion to classical storylines.This edition presents a Hudibrastic travel satire that adapts a thirteenth book of Virgil’s Aeneid into English verse. It pairs the playful, mock-heroic tone of a comic tradition with notes and Latin text laid out on alternating pages, offering both amusement and scholarly reference. The result is a lively blend of pastiche, literary history, and accessible verse that invites readers to enjoy a hybrid of classic epic and comic translation.Humor and satire drawn from a long tradition of mock-heroic verse English verse that echoes the original epic stakes and character dynamics Side-by-side editorial notes and Latin text on alternate pages for context Engaging for fans of classical literature, translation, and poetic parody Ideal for readers who enjoy witty verse, literary parodies, and explorations of epic narratives through light-hearted, accessible language.