The Aeneid
By Virgil
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Reading level
Level nine:
Advanced adult literature
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Curriculum details
- Ancient Literature
- Core curriculum
- Lifelong learning
- Nov 4, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
- 12 credit hours
About
Essential reading for a classical education, The Aeneid is enjoyable in its own right. The Aeneid is comparable in length to The Odyssey or The Iliad, and deals with Rome's legendary ancestor Aeneas' escape from the destruction of Troy and quest to found a new kingdom in Italy.
Try to experience the full work if you have time. Otherwise, read at minimum Books 1 through 4, which deal with the escape from Troy and Aeneas' doomed romance with Dido, the queen of Carthage.
Like Homer's epics, The Aeneid was originally intended to be recited aloud and makes excellent listening. You may find a good audiobook version at amzn.to/3CnJmn6.