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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... Read Full Overview

This text of the fourth book of the Aeneid includes a detailed commentary.

This edition of Virgil's Georgics includes a comprehensive vocabulary for students learning Latin. The fourth book covers the topic of beekeeping, and its poetic descriptions of the natural world continue to captivate readers. With annotations by JT White, this edition is... Read Full Overview

Aeneidos Liber IV presents the fourth book of Virgil's epic poem, the "Aeneid." This volume offers readers the opportunity to engage with the tragic love story of Aeneas and Dido, Queen of Carthage, in Virgil's original Latin. The text explores themes of love, duty,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization... Read Full Overview

'The Passion of Dido' presents a new rendition of Book IV of Virgil's Aeneid, freely translated into English blank verse by W.J. Thornhill. This edition offers a fresh perspective on the tragic love story of Dido, Queen of Carthage, and Aeneas, the Trojan hero destined... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Aeneid, Volume 4 presents Virgil's epic poem recounting the legendary journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, as he flees the fall of Troy and ultimately founds Rome. This volume delves into the tragic love story of Aeneas and Dido, Queen of Carthage, and explores themes... Read Full Overview