Gildenhard, Ingo
Virgil, Aeneid, 4.1-299: Latin Text, Study Questions, Commentary and Interpretative Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9781909254152
- author:
- Gildenhard, Ingo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open Book Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 1.7 x 15.4 x 23 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Virgil's Aeneid Book 4: A Study Guide Book four of Virgil's epic poem is marked by intense emotions and tragic events. Aeneas, destined to found Roman culture, leaves his beloved Dido, leading to her devastating suicide. This section explores timeless themes of love, loyalty, fate, and the justice of the gods, set against a supernatural backdrop dominated by powerful divinities. The book provides a portion of the original Latin text, study questions, commentary, and interpretative essays. Ingo Gildenhard's incisive commentary is designed to stimulate critical engagement with Virgil's poetry, making it an ideal resource for students of Latin at both A2 and undergraduate level.