The Aeneid by Virgil

The Aeneid

Virgil with Robert Fagles (Translator), Robert Knox (Contributor)

484 pages • first pub -19 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging medium-paced
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The Aeneid by Virgil is ideal for readers who relish epic tales of mythological heroes and divine machinations intertwined with the rise of empires, offering both grand adventure and timeless reflections on duty and destiny.

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From the award-winning translator of The Iliad and The Odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of Virgil's great epicFleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles' mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 11,457 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

challenging: 47%

tense: 34%

emotional: 31%

dark: 28%

reflective: 21%

informative: 15%

sad: 14%

inspiring: 13%

hopeful: 6%

mysterious: 6%

funny: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

44% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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