Aeneid, book 4
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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 show more 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. show lessRecommendations
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- Canonical title
- Aeneid, book 4
- Original publication date
- ca. 19 BCE
- People/Characters
- Aeneas
- First words
- At regina gravi iamdudum saucia cura
vulnus alit venis et caeco carpitur igni. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)sic ait et dextra crinem secat: omnis et una
dilapsus calor atque in ventos vita recessit. - Original language
- Latin
- Disambiguation notice
- This is book 4 of the Aeneid in Latin. Some multi-volume editions of the Aeneid may have a "volume 4" that contains other books; please do not combine those with this work.
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