| Author |
Virgil, 71 BCE-20 BCE |
| Contributor |
Nelson, J. Raleigh (Joseph Raleigh), 1873-1961 |
| Translator |
Miller, Frank Justus, 1858-1938 |
| Title |
Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland, Jane Robins, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Two Dramatizations from Vergil: I. Dido—the Phœnecian Queen; II. The Fall of Troy" by Frank Justus Miller is a collection of dramatic adaptations of key episodes from Vergil's epic, the "Æneid", written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on the passionate love story between Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and Æneas, the Trojan hero, as well as the tragic events surrounding the fall of Troy. The dramatizations are presented in English verse, making Vergil’s classical themes accessible to a modern audience. The opening of the first dramatization introduces the reader to the dire situation faced by Æneas and his band of Trojan exiles following the destruction of Troy. After enduring numerous hardships, Æneas arrives on the shores of Carthage, where he encounters Dido, a refugee from Tyre. The prelude sets the stage for their fateful romance against a backdrop of divine interference and political intrigue, hinting at the tensions between personal desire and duty that will unfold throughout the narrative. The narrative captures the fall of cities and the impact of love intertwined with fate, setting a rich emotional landscape that is sure to engage readers interested in classical literature and drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Trojan War -- Drama
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| Subject |
Dido (Legendary character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Virgil -- Adaptations
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| Subject |
Epic poetry, Latin -- Adaptations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54717 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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