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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

'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 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

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

The Passion of Dido is a poetic translation of the fourth book of the Aeneid by Virgil, originally published in 1878. The book tells the story of Dido, the queen of Carthage, and her doomed love affair with Aeneas, the Trojan prince who is fated to found Rome. The translation... 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

In this masterful epic poem, Virgil tells the story of Dido, queen of Carthage, and her doomed love affair with the Trojan prince Aeneas. Filled with vivid characters, dramatic storytelling, and unforgettable scenes of love and loss, this book is a timeless classic.

This... Read Full Overview

A definitive translation of books VII-X of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid.

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... Read Full Overview

""The Passion of Dido"" is a poetic work by Virgil, originally written as the fourth book of ""The Aeneid."" This particular edition, published in 1878, is a free verse translation of the original Latin work into English. The book tells the story of the tragic love affair between... 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 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

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

In this masterful epic poem, Virgil tells the story of Dido, queen of Carthage, and her doomed love affair with the Trojan prince Aeneas. Filled with vivid characters, dramatic storytelling, and unforgettable scenes of love and loss, this book is a timeless classic.

This... Read Full Overview

A definitive translation of books VII-X of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid.

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... 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