The Aeneid by Virgil (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of the Aeneid by Virgil. It provides a thorough exploration of the poem’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a discussion of the particular features of epic poetry. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 28-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of Virgil
• Presentation of the Aeneid
• Summary of the Aeneid
• Character study
  • Aeneus
  • Dido
  • Turnus
  • The gods
• Analysis of the Aeneid
  • The epic as a genre
  • The place of the love story in the epic
  • A rite of passage

About the Aeneid

The Aeneid is widely considered to be one of the greatest poems of Latin literature. It is centered around the ancient founding myth of Aeneus, the mythical founder of Rome, and the glorious history of Roman civilization and the Trojan War. This epic poem follows the hero as he embarks on various adventures, establishes himself in Italy and lays the foundations for the powerful Roman Empire.

The Aeneid stands out for its richness and complexity, and also features a tragic love story between the legendary figures of Aeneus and Dido. Through this work, Virgil aimed to unify all the people of his country around shared Roman values, and the poem came to be considered a national epic.

About Virgil

Virgil was an ancient Roman poet who lived during the 1^st century BC. He wrote three of the most famous poems of this period: the Eclogues, the Georgics and the Aeneid. He is considered to be one of the greatest writers of Antiquity, and has inspired generations of authors since then. These include in particular Dante Alighieri, who incorporated Virgil into his Divine Comedy as his guide through Hell and Purgatory.