Virgil

Aeneid IV

Virgil, Dr Keith Maclennan (formerly Rugby School, UK), Dr Keith Maclennan (formerly Rugby School, UK)

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Bristol Classical Press
01 November 2007

Poetry by individual poets; Latin

Series: Latin Texts

"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 to remind Aeneas of his duty, and the hero departs despite Dido's passionate pleas. At the end of the book, Dido commits suicide.

This classic edition of the Latin text of Book IV replaces the long-serving edition by Gould and Whiteley, making this book more accessible to today's students and taking account of the most recent scholarship and critical approaches to Virgil. It includes a substantial introduction, annotation to explain language and content, and a comprehensive vocabulary."

By: Virgil
Edited by: Dr Keith Maclennan (formerly Rugby School UK)
Volume editor: Dr Keith Maclennan (formerly Rugby School UK)
Imprint: Bristol Classical Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 217mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 262g
ISBN: 9781853997051
ISBN 10: 1853997056
Series: Latin Texts
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 November 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Keith MacLennan was Head of Classics at Rugby School. He is the editor of Virgil: Aeneid VI, also published by Duckworth.