The New Dido (1851)

By George Megrath

Book Overview

The New Dido is a novel written by George Megrath and published in 1851. The book tells the story of Dido, the queen of Carthage, who falls in love with Aeneas, a Trojan prince. However, their love is doomed as Aeneas is destined to leave Carthage and continue his journey to Italy to found the Roman Empire.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and destiny, as well as the conflict between personal desires and responsibilities. It also delves into the political and cultural context of Ancient Rome and Carthage, providing a vivid portrayal of the societies and customs of the time.The New Dido has been praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and historical accuracy. It is considered a classic work of historical fiction and a must-read for fans of the genre.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: 1167178351
• ISBN13: 9781167178351
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"