Academic texts can often be boring, and one would think that a text of this magnitude (for it is a tremendous book in more than one sense) would be a bit of a drag to get through.
But not so with The Virgilian Tradition. This tome masterfully collects material relating to the poet of the Aeneid and his reception throughout the centuries, provides context and translation, and is generally a text no Vergilian should want to go without. It is truly an accomplishment in the study of Vergilian reception. Plus, there are few things more fun than reading about the gentle Vergil using magic to put giant chastity statues in the air.