Dido, An Epic Tragedy: A Dramatization From The Aeneid Of Vergil (1900)

By Virgil

Book Overview

Dido, An Epic Tragedy: A Dramatization From The Aeneid Of Vergil is a book written by Virgil and published in 1900. The book is a retelling of the story of Dido, the queen of Carthage, from the Aeneid, an epic poem written by Virgil. The story follows the tragic love affair between Dido and Aeneas, a Trojan prince who is shipwrecked on the shores of Carthage. The two fall deeply in love, but Aeneas is compelled by fate to leave Carthage and continue his journey to Italy. Dido, heartbroken by his departure, is driven to despair and ultimately takes her own life. The book is a classic tragedy, exploring themes of love, duty, and the inevitability of fate. It is a timeless tale that has been retold in literature and art for centuries, and this dramatization from the Aeneid of Vergil brings the story to life in a new and compelling way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104731827
• ISBN13: 9781104731823
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"