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Virgil: Aeneid IV
Series: Latin Texts
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This volume is ideal for students and scholars of classical literature seeking an accessible yet scholarly edition of Aeneid Book IV, as well as readers interested in epic poetry and Roman mythology.
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See moreDido, queen of Carthage, is inflamed by love for Aeneas. The goddesses Juno and Venus plot to unite them, and their 'marriage' is consummated in a cave during a hunt. However, Jupiter sends Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty, and the hero departs despite Dido's passionate pleas. Dido commits suicide.
This is one of the most studied books of Virgil’s epic poem, where Dido is inflamed by love for Aeneas; this edition contains the text, introduction, annotation and comprehensive vocabulary.
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In Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid, one of the most studied books of that epic poem, Dido, queen of Carthage, is inflamed by love for Aeneas. The goddesses Juno and Venus plot to unite them, and their 'marriage' is consummated in a cave during a hunt. However, Jupiter sends Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty, and the hero departs despite Dido's passionate pleas. At the end of the book, Dido commits suicide.
This classic edition of the Latin text of Book IV replaces the long-serving edition by Gould and Whiteley, making this book more accessible to today's students and taking account of the most recent scholarship and critical approaches to Virgil. It includes a substantial introduction, annotation to explain language and content, and a comprehensive vocabulary.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781853997051
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 September 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bristol Classical Press
Contributors:
- Edited by Dr Keith Maclennan
- Volume editor Dr Keith Maclennan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 141.0mm
Height: 217.0mm
Weight: 262g
Pages: 200
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About the Author
Keith MacLennan was Head of Classics at Rugby School, UK, and editor of books I, IV and VI of Virgil: Aeneid, also published by Bloomsbury.
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