The Aeneid by Virgil

The Aeneid

Virgil

300 pages first pub -19 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

This edition of Virgil's famed epic poem, which chronicles the journeys and adventures of the Spartan Aeneas, features the respected translation of J.W. Mackail. In the poem, we first hear a retelling of Aeneas exploits in Troy. After he concludes...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
challenging 50%
tense 31%
emotional 27%
dark 25%
reflective 25%
informative 14%
sad 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 39% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

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