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" As a college professor teaching classical literature in translation, I bemoaned the lack of a competent, readable, accurate translation of Virgil's Aeneid. It is interesting to read how he tweaked the Odyssey to make a Roman version. " I am a sucker for Greek and Roman mythology and adventure. But did the latter third have to be so bloody? " - John, " It was alright - not as good as Homer's two epics. " dryden's verse translation is excellent " - Anthony, " A great read! Surely destined to become a classic. Important for classical education! Includes the fall of Troy. Odd for something that's supposed to be read aloud! Maybe the narrator? " - Emily, " Not sure why, but I just wasn't enjoying listening to this one. I understand it's important, but this isn't most people's idea of a sit-down-and-read-it-all novel. It's easier to read than The Iliad (for me). If you like battles the second half is definitely worth it. If you like crazy monsters this is definitely worth it. If you like classics this is definitely worth it. I could put in each chapter summary I had to do for class, but that would just give away the whole story and there would be no point in you reading it.
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It wasn't like it was impossible to put down but it wasn't too hard to pick up either. " So I was forced to read this for school and I actually mostly enjoyed it. Also, this translation is fantastic! Read it slowly and savor it.
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Anyone who thinks Virgil is simply ripping off Homer, is not getting the point! This book is full of hidden treasures. " Although it is an enjoyable story, The Aeneid is more than a tale of heroic deeds and destiny. " This was very interesting - a lot of war and graphic imagery. Read this for my classics a level and I suppose a lot of people would prefer it to be a more elongated version of book four, but there are so many ideas and themes, and it's dripping with contemporary allusions, which are great for the history stuff, anyway, yeah, Turnus and Dido are two tragic characters, and the view on fate is a nice difference to ol' Homer " - Imogen, Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.